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Clarice Lispector is one of the hidden geniuses of twentieth century literature, in the same league as Flann O'Brien, Borges and Pessoa. Now, finally, the plot has been thickened and the problem solved by Benjamin Moser's biography which is rich in detail and original research and filled with sympathy for what must remain hidden and what must be understood. He has written a great book about a Jewish heroine whose family lived through some of the worst episodes of the last century in Europe; he has given also a fascinating account of modern Brazil where Lispector's work is treasured and her genius recognized. --Colm Toibin
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“A biography worthy of its great subject. . . . One of the twentieth century’s most mysterious writers is finally revealed in all her vibrant colors.”—Orhan Pamuk “ A smart, passionate portrait of a truly remarkable writer.” —Jonathan Franzen “ Clarice Lispector is one of the hidden geniuses of twentieth-century literature. . . .Utterly original and brilliant, haunting and disturbing. . . Benjamin Moser’s biography is a great book about a Jewish heroine, filled with sympathy for what must remain hidden and what must be understood.” —Colm Tóibín “ Everything about Clarice Lispector was unlikely: her great beauty, her early fame, her unique voice, her status as an icon to Brazilians. . . . In Benjamin Moser, she has found a gifted young biographer, social historian,and prose stylist who is able to take her elusive measure. This book is enthralling.” —Judith Thurman “ Clarice Lispector is one of the summits of Latin American literature. . . . Whether or not you know this delicate and powerful woman, this splendid biography deserves to be read. After finishing it, you will be in love with her.” —Guillermo Arriaga “ Glamorous, cultured, moody, Lispector is an emblematic twentieth-century artist who belongs in the same pantheon as Kafka and Joyce. Benjamin Moser has recreated all the psychological and cultural context needed to understand this great writer, and brought to life her essentially tragic nature in all its complexity.” —Edmund White
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Detailed historical background and in depth analysis of Lispector's body of work,
This review is from: Why This World: A Biography of Clarice Lispector (Hardcover)
A personal note from a woman who is a world traveler, visual artist and art educator:
My encounter with Clarice Lispector's work happened years back, via Helene Cixous'comments on "feminine writing" (ecriture feminine). Once I started reading Clarice's works translated in English, I fell in love with her writing that seems to breathe rather than "read". I bought this biography to reconnect with her works and I am thrilled to see many of my raw intuitions masterfully articulated and expanded. I am thrilled to discover new aspects of Clarice's work, to understand it in the historical and cultural context of both Brazil and Jewish spirituality and lived experience. Furthermore, such detailed background affords the reader a panoramic view of Lispectorian strangeness. This biography reads like a best-seller, yet provides exhaustive, in depth analysis of the Lispectorian work, without use of academic jargon. I take this book as the best companion to CLarice Lispector's texts. It is also a book that stands on its own. Above all, it is an open invitation...to go back to the source, to (re)discover Clarice Lispector's work, and to rediscover writing in general.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews) 31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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A Forgotten Author Gets Her Due,
By C. Hutton "book maven" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Why This World (Hardcover)
At nearly 500 pages, this biography of Brazil's greatest female author will be the definitive account of the Ukrainian Jew who emigrated to Brazil as a baby. Her family of origin's history was horrific and her own life was painful -- so it was no surprise that her novels explore the meaning of life. Mr. Moser's storytelling is well-done and he has has done exhaustive research. Once the reader starts this book, you will not be able to put it down.
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Fabulous book!,
By A. Tabor - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Why This World (Hardcover)
A masterful biography of one of the 20th century's most fascinating writers, too long unknown outside her native Brazil. This engaging, authoritative work should change that!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Uncovering Clarice,
By R. Sellers "saudades1000" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Why This World (Hardcover)
As one of Clarice's most adoring admirers, having read most of her novels in my native Portuguese, I was captivated by the way Mr. Mosher uncovered the journey of this amazing artist, giving a historical perspective of the world she grew up in, her experiences, her insecurities, her love for writing, her passions, and her everyday life. Masterfully written! Hard to put it down. Clarice's world and words live on.
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