Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs; through her commitment, in her words, 'to understand, to be aware, to touch the truth'. In a celebration of her life and writing, Life Class brings together four of her best-loved memoirs in one volume, spanning her very English childhood, her life and loves during the Second World War, her publishing career at Andr, Deutsch, and her reflections on old age.
Introduced by Ian Jack, Diana Athill's selected memoirs are a remarkable testament to an unusual and fully lived life.
| ISBN: | 9781847081650 |
| Publication date: | 5th November 2009 |
| Author: | Athill, Diana |
| Publisher: | Granta Publications |
| Format: | Ebook |
Diana Athill, born in 1917, made her reputation as a writer with the candour of her memoirs; through her commitment, in her words, 'to understand, to be aware, to touch the truth'. In a celebration of her life and writing, Life Class brings together four of her best-loved memoirs in one volume, spanning her very English childhood, her life and loves during the Second World War, her publishing career at Andr, Deutsch, and her reflections on old age.
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Life Class was written by Athill, Diana and published by Granta Publications
£9.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..