Memoirs: 1906 — 1969
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich and intimate work of autobiographical literature, Memoirs: 1906 — 1969 chronicles the extraordinary life of Manya Harari, a woman whose personal journey intersected with some of the most turbulent and transformative decades of the twentieth century. Born into a world on the cusp of revolution and war, Harari traces her path from her early years through the upheavals of two World Wars, the Russian Revolution, and the cultural and intellectual ferment of mid-century Europe. Written with quiet elegance and reflective depth, the memoir presents a vivid portrait of a life shaped by displacement, faith, and an enduring commitment to literature — Harari was a co-founder of the Harvill Press and a celebrated translator who brought works such as Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago to English-speaking audiences. Her account illuminates not only the personal but the historical, offering readers an insider's perspective on the literary and spiritual circles she inhabited across London and beyond. This is a memoir of rare intelligence and grace, essential reading for those drawn to the intersection of personal witness and twentieth-century history.
Author: Manya Harari
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Harvill Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A rich and intimate work of autobiographical literature, Memoirs: 1906 — 1969 chronicles the extraordinary life of Manya Harari, a woman whose personal journey intersected with some of the most turbulent and transformative decades of the twentieth century. Born into a world on the cusp of revolution and war, Harari traces her path from her early years through the upheavals of two World Wars, the Russian Revolution, and the cultural and intellectual ferment of mid-century Europe. Written with quiet elegance and reflective depth, the memoir presents a vivid portrait of a life shaped by displacement, faith, and an enduring commitment to literature — Harari was a co-founder of the Harvill Press and a celebrated translator who brought works such as Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago to English-speaking audiences. Her account illuminates not only the personal but the historical, offering readers an insider's perspective on the literary and spiritual circles she inhabited across London and beyond. This is a memoir of rare intelligence and grace, essential reading for those drawn to the intersection of personal witness and twentieth-century history.