Henry Darger Throw-Away Boy by Jim Elledge
The first biography of arguably the most provocative and mysterious artist of the twentieth century
Ostracized in life and vilified after his death, Henry Darger is the ultimate American anti-heroElledge reveals Darger as a damaged, fearful, gay man, raised in a world unaware of the consequences of child abuse or gay shame--and his strange art as a triumph over trauma. -- Dick Donahue
Jim Elledge is the award-winning author and editor of twenty-two books, including a textbook on publishing, four anthologies on queer culture, and numerous poetry collections and chapbooks. He is currently director of the M.A. in Professional Writing Program at Kennesaw State University. He lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780715646328 |
| ISBN 10 | 071564632X |
| Title | Henry Darger Throw-Away Boy |
| Author | Jim Elledge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Overlook Press |
| Year published | 2013-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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