Harold Nicolson: A Biography (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: James Lees-Milne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This authoritative two‑volume biography presents the life of Harold Nicolson with precision and depth, situating him firmly within the literary and political currents of twentieth‑century Britain. James Lees‑Milne chronicles Nicolson’s distinguished career as diplomat, parliamentarian, and writer, while illustrating his complex marriage to Vita Sackville‑West and their shared role in shaping the Bloomsbury milieu. The work details Nicolson’s contributions to foreign policy, his incisive literary criticism, and his enduring influence on cultural life. It uncovers the tensions between public duty and private identity, arguing for Nicolson’s significance as both a commentator and participant in the intellectual landscape of his age.
Author: James Lees-Milne
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This authoritative two‑volume biography presents the life of Harold Nicolson with precision and depth, situating him firmly within the literary and political currents of twentieth‑century Britain. James Lees‑Milne chronicles Nicolson’s distinguished career as diplomat, parliamentarian, and writer, while illustrating his complex marriage to Vita Sackville‑West and their shared role in shaping the Bloomsbury milieu. The work details Nicolson’s contributions to foreign policy, his incisive literary criticism, and his enduring influence on cultural life. It uncovers the tensions between public duty and private identity, arguing for Nicolson’s significance as both a commentator and participant in the intellectual landscape of his age.