New Fame New Love by Bevis Hillier
John Betjeman was without question the most popular poet of the twentieth century and his poems have been bought and read by millions. He opened eyes to what before him had seemed ordinary but is now unforgettable. This rich biography of Betjeman's life is full of entertaining anecdotes, yet uncovers too the insecurities underlying his wistful humour. Bevis Hillier has created a delightful book, which will constantly surprise its reader.
'The book is crammed with very funny stories, but Hillier never loses sight of the doubts and insecurities that assailed Betjeman and made him a far more complex man than his public persona suggested' Peter Parker, Daily Telegraph 'A classic in the making, with every page evocative of Betjeman's wistful humour. It is a book to be read slowly for fear of coming too fast to the end.' Jad Adams, Guardian 'There was a wealth of feeling and imagination in his life, and in Hillier's account it is getting the record it deserves.' John Gross, Sunday Telegraph 'Hillier has an insatiable, higgledy-piggledy appetite for the humorous and eccentric.' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday Fine and revealing biography -- THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT 20030411
Bevis Hillier has devoted more than twenty-five years to writing Betjeman's life, a task entrusted to him by the poet himself. Like Betjeman he was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford. Later he joined the Times, became editor of The Connoisseur and a columnist on the Los Angeles Times, as well as writing for many other papers and journals. He edited Betjeman's 'Uncollected Poems' (now included in 'Collected Poems'), compiled 'John Betjeman: A Life in Pictures' and is the author of 'Young Betjeman'. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Society of Literature. He lives in Hampshire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719564932 |
| ISBN 10 | 071956493X |
| Title | New Fame New Love |
| Author | Bevis Hillier |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2003-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 752 |
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