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For the past forty years, Paul Bowles has answered questions about the autobiographical references in his novels (The Sheltering Sky, Let It Come Down, The Spiders House, and Up Above the World) and about his work as a composer in New York, all the time insisting, I dont want anyone to know about me.In these more than twenty interviews dating from 1952 to the present, Bowles gives a variety of answers that reveal as much as they conceal. Too gracious to refuse interviews, he regards inquiries with the same cleareyed detachment that marks his prose, wondering, Why is it that Americans expect an artists work to be a reflection of his life? They never seem to want to believe that the two can be independent of each other and go their separate ways. Despite his reticence, Bowles frankly discusses his unconscious writing practice, his views on the illiterate imagination, existentialism, his various experiments with altered states of consciousness, and nearly fifty years of expatriate life in Morocco.Included are three interviews never before published, several interviews that originally appeared in now obscure journals, plus interviews by Jay Mclnerny for Vanity Fair, Jeffrey Bailey for The Paris Review, and Michael Rogers for Rolling Stone.
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This book is a fascinating dive into the mind of Paul Bowles. I loved how the literary conversations brought his thoughts and experiences to life. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in Bowles’ work and the literary scene of his time.
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James O’Leary
Great Read for Literary Buffs!
If you're a fan of literary discussions, this series is fantastic! The insights into Bowles’ life and writing are thought-provoking. Just be ready to take your time with it!
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Anita Kapoor
Packaging Could Be Better
The content is amazing, but my copy arrived with a slightly damaged cover. I understand it's a literary conversation series, but I expected better packaging. Still, the writing itself is wonderful and makes up for it!
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Sophia Chen
Interesting but a Bit Dense
I found the conversations intriguing, but some parts felt a bit dense and hard to get through. It’s definitely insightful for literary enthusiasts, but it may not be the easiest read for everyone. Still, I appreciate the depth it provides.
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