The year 1939 was pivotal for Christopher Isherwood: he emigrated to the United States and his novel Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired the hit musical Cabaret, was feted by critics for its portrait of a city under the shadow of fascism. During the Second World War, Isherwood became a pacifist and studied in a Hindu monastery, provoking indignation back in Britain. His American novels, most notably A Single Man, both reflected his newfound spiritual interests and blazed a trail for the gay liberation movement.In this new biography, Jake Poller takes a holistic approach to Isherwood, exploring the development of his innovative autofiction and unpacking the Vedanta philosophy that informed his later work.
He provides an incisive account of an iconic figure.
| ISBN: | 9781836390091 |
| Publication date: | 1st March 2025 |
| Author: | Jake Poller |
| Publisher: | Reaktion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 200 pages |
| Series: | Critical Lives |
| Genres: |
Biography, Literature and Literary studies |
The year 1939 was pivotal for Christopher Isherwood: he emigrated to the United States and his novel Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired the hit musical Cabaret, was feted by critics for its portrait of a city under the shadow of fascism. During the Second World War, Isherwood became a pacifist and studied in a Hindu monastery, provoking indignation back in Britain.
Christopher Isherwood features in the following genres: Biography, Literature and Literary studies
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Christopher Isherwood was written by Jake Poller and published by Reaktion Books
Christopher Isherwood has 200 pages
Yes it is part of Critical Lives series
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