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Description: The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick : Paperback : The New York Review of Books, Inc : 9781681371542 : 1681371545 : 17 Oct 2017 : Collection of Elizabeth Hardwick's essays--. The Book Depository The Collected Essays of Elizabeth Hardwick by Darryl Pinckney - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk

 

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Review: I was inspired to look at the life and writing of Elizabeth Hardwick by Brian Dillon's enthusiasm in his book Essayism. It's truly wonderful — the 'America and Dylan Thomas' essay and pieces on Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein and Joan Didion are brilliant. Darryl Pinckney's excellent introduction to the book is also worthy of mention. (I've also ordered the collection 'Seduction and Betrayal' and am sure I will eventually read the whole canon — brain food!)

 

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Review: Hardwick's experience of the world is, well, somber. But by golly she is interesting and quotable. Worth it .... in small doses at a time.

 

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