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Janet Flanner of the New Yorker astutely observed that Miss Beach's tome brims with captivating anecdotes rather than dry scholarship, offering a veritable who's who of 1920s literary luminaries. Indeed, the author's acquaintance with this illustrious set was nothing short of comprehensive.
Sylvia Beach, though rejecting the 'Lost Generation' moniker, found herself at the epicentre of expatriate and itinerant wordsmiths. Her Left Bank bookshop, a beacon of enlightenment and conviviality, drew these promising literary moths like flames to a candle.
'Shakespeare and Company' masterfully captures the spirit of an era through its intimate portraits of literary giants. From James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway to Scott Fitzgerald and Ezra Pound, Beach's memoir offers tantalising glimpses into the lives of both established and emerging talents.
In his preface to this fresh edition, James Laughlin reminisces about his camaraderie with Sylvia Beach. It's a fitting tribute, as Laughlin's own publishing venture, New Directions, shares the cultural significance of Beach's legendary bookshop.
Book ISBN: | 9780803260979 |
Book Weight: | 362g |
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