Title
Black Sun: The Brief Transit and Violent Eclipse of Harry Crosby,Used
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Includes an afterword by the author Harry Crosby was the godson of J. P. Morgan and a friend of Ernest Hemingway. Living in Paris in the twenties and directing the Black Sun Press, which published James Joyce among others, Crosby was at the center of the wild life of the lost generation. Drugs, drink, sex, gambling, the deliberate derangement of the senses in the pursuit of transcendent revelation: these were Crosby's pastimes until 1929, when he shot his girlfriend, the recent bride of another man, and then himself.Black Sun is novelist and master biographer Geoffrey Wolff's subtle and striking picture of a man who killed himself to make his life a work of art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Sun' by Geoffrey Wolff? A: 'Black Sun' explores the life of Harry Crosby, a figure deeply embedded in the Parisian literary scene of the 1920s, highlighting themes of artistic ambition, self-destruction, and the pursuit of transcendence.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Sun'? A: The author of 'Black Sun' is Geoffrey Wolff, a novelist and biographer known for his insightful portrayals of complex characters.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Black Sun'? A: 'Black Sun' was published on January 1, 1976.
- Q: Is 'Black Sun' a first edition? A: Yes, the book is a first edition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Black Sun'? A: 'Black Sun' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Black Sun' have? A: 'Black Sun' consists of 367 pages.
- Q: What condition is 'Black Sun' in? A: 'Black Sun' is listed in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does 'Black Sun' include any additional content? A: Yes, 'Black Sun' includes an afterword by the author, Geoffrey Wolff.
- Q: What genre does 'Black Sun' belong to? A: 'Black Sun' falls under the category of biographies and literary non-fiction.
- Q: What significant events in Harry Crosby's life are covered in 'Black Sun'? A: 'Black Sun' covers significant events including Crosby's turbulent relationships, his role in the Black Sun Press, and his tragic death in 1929.