By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart (English) Paperb

Description: By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart, Yann Martel Elizabeth Smarts passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning … A masterpiece. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Elizabeth Smarts passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning … A masterpiece. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker – and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barkers impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife from Japan, where he was teaching, to join her in the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written – By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept.Originally published in 1945, this remarkable book is now widely identified as a classic work of poetic prose which, seven decades later, has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact. Notes A new edition of Smarts fictional account of her love affair with the poet George Baker, which was first published in 1945. With a new jacket treatment. Back Cover By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept, Elizabeth Smarts passionate fictional account of her intense love affair with the poet George Barker, is widely recognised to be a classic. "Fresh, vivid, candid, fine... a novel of our time."CYRIL CONNOLLY "At some time every good reader comes acrossBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. And he or she recognises an emotion essential and permanent to us."MICHAEL ONDAATJE "Explores a passion between a man and two women, one of them his wife - a love both despairing and triumphant upon which the reader may gaze, awed, appalled, or even, perhaps, envious."THE TIMES "Constructed as a single, sustained climax, it is like a cry of ecstasy which, without changing volume or pitch, becomes a cry of agony."SPECTATOR "A revelation... This short, powerful work had a profound influence on me and was one of the factors that made me want to be a writer."BERYL BANBRIDGE "The emotion, the true and abject affliction, comes through... to move the reader, and even to awe him."LITERARY REVIEW OF BOOKS "I doubt if there are half a dozen such masterpieces in the world."BRIGID BROPHY Author Biography Elizabeth Smart was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1913. She was educated at private schools in Canada and, for a year, at Kings College, University of London. Her landmark work, By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept was published in 1945. After the war she supported herself and her family through journalism and advertising work. In 1963 she became literary and associate editor of Queen magazine but subsequently dropped out of the literary scene to live quietly in a remote part of Suffolk. She died in 1986. Review Like Madame Bovary blasted by lightening … A masterpiece. Angela CarterAt some point every good reader comes across "By Grand Central Station I sat Down and Wept". And he or she recognises an emotion essential and permanent to us. Michael OndaatjeA revelation…This short, powerful work has a profound influence on me and was one of the factors that made me want to be a writer. Beryl BainbridgeI doubt if there are more than half a dozen such masterpieces of poetic prose in the world. Brigid BrophyExplores a passion between a man and two women, one of them his wife – a love despairing and triumphant upon which the reader may gaze, awed, appalled, or even, perhaps, envious. The TimesFew writers have ever captured the full honesty of what passion means as shockingly and as piercingly as Smart. Today, its force still strikes us hard in the face, a beautiful and bloody blow. Lesley McDowell, Independent on SundayConstructed as a single, sustained climax, it is like a cry of ecstasy which, without changing volume or pitch, becomes a cry of agony. SpectatorThe emotion, the truth and abject affliction comes through…to move the reader, and even to awe him. London Review of Books Promotional An unforgettable chronicle of passion and heartbreak Long Description Elizabeth Smarts passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning ... A masterpiece. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker - and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barkers impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife from Japan, where he was teaching, to join her in the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written - By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. Originally published in 1945, this remarkable book is now widely identified as a classic work of poetic prose which, seven decades later, has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact. Review Quote Like Madame Bovary blasted by lightening ... A masterpiece. Angela Carter At some point every good reader comes across "By Grand Central Station I sat Down and Wept". And he or she recognises an emotion essential and permanent to us. Michael Ondaatje A revelation...This short, powerful work has a profound influence on me and was one of the factors that made me want to be a writer. Beryl Bainbridge I doubt if there are more than half a dozen such masterpieces of poetic prose in the world. Brigid Brophy Explores a passion between a man and two women, one of them his wife - a love despairing and triumphant upon which the reader may gaze, awed, appalled, or even, perhaps, envious. The Times Constructed as a single, sustained climax, it is like a cry of ecstasy which, without changing volume or pitch, becomes a cry of agony. Spectator The emotion, the truth and abject affliction comes through...to move the reader, and even to awe him. London Review of Books Feature * 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of the book. * Will be given a stunning new jacket treatment. * A masterpiece of prose poetry, this books star has steadily burned, praised from all sorts of parties. It has a cult following of passionate fans, including Morrissey. Competition: At Mrs Lippincotes; First Love; The Dead Seagull; The Forward Book Of Poetry 2017 (Kindle Single); All Over Creation. Elizabeth Smart;Yann Martel; Elizabeth Taylor; Gwendoline Riley; George Barker; Malika Booker; Ruth Ozeki; Description for Sales People Elizabeth Smarts passionate fictional account of her intense love-affair with the poet George Barker, described by Angela Carter as Like MADAME BOVARY blasted by lightning ... A masterpiece. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, Elizabeth Smart chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker - and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barkers impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife from Japan, where he was teaching, to join her in the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written - By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. Originally published in 1945, this remarkable book is now widely identified as a classic work of poetic prose which, seven decades later, has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact. Gold title * 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the publication of the book. * Will be given a stunning new jacket treatment. * A masterpiece of prose poetry, this books star has steadily burned, praised from all sorts of parties. It has a cult following of passionate fans, including Morrissey. Competition: At Mrs Lippincotes; First Love; The Dead Seagull; The Forward Book Of Poetry 2017 (Kindle Single); All Over Creation. Elizabeth Smart;Yann Martel; Elizabeth Taylor; Gwendoline Riley; George Barker; Malika Booker; Ruth Ozeki; Details ISBN0586090398 Author Yann Martel Publisher HarperCollins Publishers ISBN-10 0586090398 ISBN-13 9780586090398 Format Paperback Imprint Flamingo Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.52 Birth 1913 Death 1986 Media Book Language English Pages 160 Year 1991 UK Release Date 1991-02-14 Publication Date 1991-02-14 Alternative 9780007375882 Audience General AU Release Date 1991-03-26 NZ Release Date 2001-01-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160758130;

Price: 20.8 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-09T03:04:40.000Z

Shipping Cost: 1.89 AUD