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      Writer’s Luck: A Memoir: 1976-1991

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      ‘A wonderfully candid and insightful account of a writer’s life’ William BoydLuck, good or bad, plays an important part in a writer’s career. In 1976 Lodge was pursuing a ‘twin-track career’ as novelist and academic but the balancing...

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      Product ID:9781784708078
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Writer's Luck
      Subtitle:A Memoir: 1976-1991
      Authors:Author: David Lodge
      Page Count:400
      Subjects:Autobiography: writers, Autobiography: literary, Memoirs, Literary theory, Memoirs, Literary theory
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      ‘A wonderfully candid and insightful account of a writer’s life’ William BoydLuck, good or bad, plays an important part in a writer’s career. In 1976 Lodge was pursuing a ‘twin-track career’ as novelist and academic but the balancing act was increasingly difficult, and he became a full-time writer just before he published his bestselling novel Nice Work. Readers of Lodge’s novels will be fascinated by the insights this book gives – not only into his professional career but also more personal experience, such as his growing scepticism of his Catholic religion and the challenges of parenting. Anyone who is interested in learning about the creative process and about the life of a writer will find Writer’s Luck a candid and entertaining guide.

      ‘A wonderfully candid and insightful account of a writer’s life’ William Boyd

      Luck, good or bad, plays an important part in a writer’s career.

      In 1976 Lodge was pursuing a ‘twin-track career’ as novelist and academic but the balancing act was increasingly difficult, and he became a full-time writer just before he published his bestselling novel Nice Work.

      Readers of Lodge’s novels will be fascinated by the insights this book gives – not only into his professional career but also more personal experience, such as his growing scepticism of his Catholic religion and the challenges of parenting. Anyone who is interested in learning about the creative process and about the life of a writer will find Writer’s Luck a candid and entertaining guide.


      Imprint Name:Vintage
      Publisher Name:Vintage Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2019-01-17

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      Weight304 g
      Dimensions175 × 151 × 26 mm