May Sarton Knihy

Collects the best of Mary Sarton's novels, journals, and poetry offering an overview of her explorations of life and its joys

The modern American author describes everyday experiences and conveys her feelings of frustration and anger over her attempts to write in solitude.

May Sarton's fictionalized account of her cat Tom Jones's life and adventures prior to making the author's acquaintance begins with a fiercely independent, nameless street cat who follows the ten commandments of the Gentleman Cat —including "A Gentleman Cat allows no constraint of his person, not even loving constraint." But after several years of roaming, Tom has grown tired of his vagabond lifestyle, and he concludes that there might be some appeal after all in giving up the freedom of street life for a loving home. It will take just the right human companion, however, to make his transformation from Cat About Town to genuine Fur Person possible. Sarton's book is one of the most beloved stories ever written about the joys and tribulations inherent in sharing one's life with a cat.

The journal captures a journey of self-discovery and renewal in a tranquil setting, where the protagonist grapples with her desire for peace and the fear of solitude. Through her reflections, she chronicles the revitalization of her life and work, exploring the complexities of isolation and the transformative power of introspection.

The fifty-year friendship of two remarkable women, Jane and Cam, is relived as Cam, in her seventies, recalls and celebrates the personality, compassion, and fulfilling career of her recently deceased friend.

Contains interviews by critics and scholars with some of the foremost women writers, including Maya Angelou, A S Byatt, Luce Irigaray, Erica Jong, Jeanne Moreau, and Grace Paley.

Een ongeneeslijk zieke vrouw wil haar laatste maanden als een avontuur beleven, alleen met boeken en muziek, maar zij rekent buiten haar omgeving.