Francis Stuart: A Life
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This authoritative biography chronicles the turbulent and controversial life of Francis Stuart, one of Ireland's most gifted yet divisive literary figures. Geoffrey Elborn presents a comprehensive portrait of a man whose life spanned nearly a century, from his early associations with the Irish literary revival and marriage to Iseult Gonne, to his deeply contentious decision to broadcast Nazi propaganda from Berlin during World War II. With unflinching candour, the biography details Stuart's extraordinary creative output — including his landmark novel Black List, Section H — while refusing to shy away from the moral complexities and contradictions that defined his legacy. Elborn illustrates how Stuart's outsider philosophy, shaped by suffering and self-imposed exile, ultimately informed every word he wrote, making this an indispensable read for anyone interested in Irish literature and the darker chapters of twentieth-century history.
Author: Geoffrey Elborn
Format: Paperback
Published: 1990, Raven Arts Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
This authoritative biography chronicles the turbulent and controversial life of Francis Stuart, one of Ireland's most gifted yet divisive literary figures. Geoffrey Elborn presents a comprehensive portrait of a man whose life spanned nearly a century, from his early associations with the Irish literary revival and marriage to Iseult Gonne, to his deeply contentious decision to broadcast Nazi propaganda from Berlin during World War II. With unflinching candour, the biography details Stuart's extraordinary creative output — including his landmark novel Black List, Section H — while refusing to shy away from the moral complexities and contradictions that defined his legacy. Elborn illustrates how Stuart's outsider philosophy, shaped by suffering and self-imposed exile, ultimately informed every word he wrote, making this an indispensable read for anyone interested in Irish literature and the darker chapters of twentieth-century history.