Autobiography Of Storm Jameson; Journey From The North (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Storm Jameson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some creasing on spines and corners.
Storm Jameson presents a commanding literary autobiography in Journey From The North, a two-volume account that chronicles her life as a novelist, political thinker, and witness to the upheavals of the twentieth century. This memoir in the genre of autobiographical nonfiction details her Yorkshire upbringing, intellectual formation, and rise within Britain’s literary circles, while illustrating her engagement with socialism, feminism, and the moral crises of war. Jameson argues for the writer’s role in shaping public conscience, drawing on personal encounters with figures such as H.G. Wells and André Malraux. The narrative uncovers the tensions between private conviction and public responsibility, offering sharp insight into the cultural and ideological battlegrounds of her time. With precision and candor, Jameson constructs a legacy rooted in both literary achievement and ethical resolve.
Author: Storm Jameson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Virago, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some creasing on spines and corners.
Storm Jameson presents a commanding literary autobiography in Journey From The North, a two-volume account that chronicles her life as a novelist, political thinker, and witness to the upheavals of the twentieth century. This memoir in the genre of autobiographical nonfiction details her Yorkshire upbringing, intellectual formation, and rise within Britain’s literary circles, while illustrating her engagement with socialism, feminism, and the moral crises of war. Jameson argues for the writer’s role in shaping public conscience, drawing on personal encounters with figures such as H.G. Wells and André Malraux. The narrative uncovers the tensions between private conviction and public responsibility, offering sharp insight into the cultural and ideological battlegrounds of her time. With precision and candor, Jameson constructs a legacy rooted in both literary achievement and ethical resolve.