The Knox Brothers
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A captivating biographical work, The Knox Brothers chronicles the lives of four remarkable siblings: Edmund, Wilfred, Dillwyn, and Ronald Knox, each distinguished in their respective fields of literature, theology, classics, and code-breaking. This insightful narrative illuminates their intellectual prowess and individual eccentricities, painting a vivid portrait of a family deeply embedded in the intellectual currents of early 20th-century Britain. Fitzgerald masterfully presents their intertwined destinies and unique contributions, offering a rich tapestry of wit, scholarship, and personal struggle. The book details the profound impact of their upbringing and the societal shifts they navigated, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of literary biography and social history.
Author: Penelope Fitzgerald
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Macmillan
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A captivating biographical work, The Knox Brothers chronicles the lives of four remarkable siblings: Edmund, Wilfred, Dillwyn, and Ronald Knox, each distinguished in their respective fields of literature, theology, classics, and code-breaking. This insightful narrative illuminates their intellectual prowess and individual eccentricities, painting a vivid portrait of a family deeply embedded in the intellectual currents of early 20th-century Britain. Fitzgerald masterfully presents their intertwined destinies and unique contributions, offering a rich tapestry of wit, scholarship, and personal struggle. The book details the profound impact of their upbringing and the societal shifts they navigated, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of literary biography and social history.