Hilary Spurling Knihy

Henri Matisse's journey from ridicule to acclaim is explored through his own perspective in this biography. Despite facing widespread criticism, he continued to innovate, leaving behind a legacy often misunderstood. The author, Hilary Spurling, utilizes newly available family correspondence and private archives to reveal Matisse's struggles with self-doubt and his response to the tumultuous events of the twentieth century. This second half of a comprehensive biography sheds light on the artist's inner life and the misconceptions surrounding his personal experiences and relationships.

Exploring the vibrant literary scene of 20th-century London, this biography delves into the life of Anthony Powell, renowned for his twelve-volume work, A Dance to the Music of Time. The author, Hilary Spurling, offers an engaging portrayal of Powell's interactions with notable figures such as Evelyn Waugh and George Orwell, while also capturing the essence of an era marked by creativity and camaraderie among writers and artists. Drawing from personal letters and diaries, Spurling presents a compelling narrative that reveals both Powell's character and the rich cultural backdrop of his time.

Mehr als nur ein Nachschlagewerk: „Einladung zum Tanz“ bietet ausführliche Hinweise auf über 400 Figuren, auf Bücher, Gemälde und Orte, die in Anthony Powells Romanzyklus eine Rolle spielen. Das Handbuch bildet damit eine umfassende Datenbank, die Powells Vorstellungswelt und Englands Kulturlandschaft zusammenführt – und dies auf obendrein äußerst vergnügliche und unterhaltsame Weise.

The art, youth, early maturity and life of artist Henri Matisse are examined in this biography. Includes 24 pages of color reproductions

Acclaimed literary biographer Hilary Spurling turns her attention to Anthony Powell, an iconic figure of English letters. Equally notorious for his literary achievements and his lacerating wit, Powell famously authored the twelve-volume, twenty-five year magnum opus, A Dance to the Music of Time. This enduringly fascinating portrait of mid-20th-century Britain has never been out of print, inspiring TV and radio adaptations and elevating the author to The Times' list of fifty greatest British writers since 1945. Master novelist, well-connected socialite and keen-eyed social observer, Powell comes into focus as never before in this authoritative biography from one of our generation's greatest biographers.

Anthony Powell’sA Dance to the Music of Timeis a landmark of twentieth-century writing. Hilary Spurling has written an invaluable companion to the 12-volume masterpiece, creating a magnificent database of Powell’s imagination and England’s cultural landscape.