A vivid portrait of the man behind the writings, placing Orwell and his work at the centre of the current political landscape.

Like all great loves, this volume reflects passion, promise, hope, pain, regret and, ultimately, the author's pride. This includes true stories of love, work, marriage, raising a child, becoming a writer, death, and friendship.

The story of Richard Yates here stands as a singular reminder of what the writer must sacrifice for his craft, the devil's bargain of artistry for happiness, praise for sanity.

It portrays a man who was traumatized as an adolescent and later suffered a mental illness that brought him to the point of suicide on several occasions; it tells the story of a restless traveler and unfailing advocate for human rights ...

Reynolds Price has long been one of America's most acclaimed and accomplished men of letters -- the author of novels, stories, poems, essays, plays, and a memoir.

... in author's possession . 33. Henry Laurens to Dr. [ Richard ] Price , 1 Feb. 1785 , Henry Laurens Papers ( George Bancroft Transcripts ) , New York Public Library . 34. Ralph Izard to Edward Rutledge , 28 Sept. 1792 , Ralph Izard ...