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Nancy Cunard: Heiress, Muse, Political Idealist
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Lois Gordon's absorbing biography tells the story of a writer, activist, and cultural icon who embodied the dazzling energy and tumultuous spirit of her age, and whom William Carlos Williams once called 'one of the major phenomena of history.'Nancy Cunard (18961965) led a life that surpasses Hollywood fantasy. The only child of an English baronet (and heir to the Cunard shipping fortune) and an American beauty, Cunard abandoned the world of a celebrated socialite and Jazz Age icon to pursue a lifelong battle against social injustice as a wartime journalist, humanitarian aid worker, and civil rights champion.Cunard fought fascism on the battlefields of Spain and reported firsthand on the atrocities of the French concentration camps. Intelligent and beautiful, she romanced the great writers of her era, including three Nobel Prize winners, and was the inspiration for characters in the works of Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, Aldous Huxley, Pablo Neruda, Samuel Beckett, and Ernest Hemingway, among others.Cunard was also a prolific poet, publisher, and translator and, after falling in love with a black American jazz pianist, became deeply committed to fighting for black rights. She edited the controversial anthology Negro, the first comprehensive study of the achievement and plight of blacks around the world. Her contributors included Langston Hughes, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Zora Neale Hurston, among scores of others.Cunard's personal life was as complex as her public persona. Her involvement with the civil rights movement led her to be ridiculed and rejected by both family and friends. Throughout her life, she was plagued by insecurities and suffered a series of breakdowns, struggling with a sense of guilt over her promiscuous behavior and her ability to survive so much war and tragedy. Yet Cunard's writings also reveal an immense kindness and wit, as well as her renowned, often flamboyant defiance of prejudiced social conventions.Drawing on diaries, correspondence, historical accounts, and the remembrances of others, Lois Gordon revisits the major movements of the first half of the twentieth century through the life of a truly gifted and extraordinary woman. She also returns Nancy Cunard to her rightful place as a major figure in the historical, social, and artistic events of a critical era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Nancy Cunard: Heiress, Muse, Political Idealist'? A: The biography focuses on the life of Nancy Cunard, highlighting her roles as a writer, activist, and cultural icon who fought against social injustices and contributed significantly to various movements in the first half of the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The book is authored by Lois Gordon, who draws on diaries, correspondence, and historical accounts to depict Cunard's life and impact.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include social justice, feminism, racial equality, and the complexities of personal identity, as well as the cultural and political dynamics of the time.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 504 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Nancy Cunard: Heiress, Muse, Political Idealist' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 2007.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of the biography.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in social activism? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in social activism, as it details Cunard's tireless efforts against fascism and her contributions to civil rights.
- Q: Does the biography include any personal letters or diaries? A: Yes, Lois Gordon incorporates personal diaries and correspondence to provide a deeper insight into Nancy Cunard's life and thoughts.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in biographies, social history, women's studies, and the arts will find this book beneficial and enlightening.