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Why This World

A Biography of Clarice Lispector
By Benjamin Moser
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Why This World by Benjamin Moser offers an evocative biography of the iconic Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector. The book delves into her remarkable life journey, exploring her Ukrainian Jewish roots, her literary contributions, and the complexities of her enigmatic personality. It paints a vivid portrait of both her personal experiences and the cultural landscape that she navigated, presenting an insightful look into the life of one of the twentieth century's most intriguing literary figures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the life and work of remarkable individuals who have left a profound impact on the literary world. It offers an in-depth exploration of the life, struggles, and legacy of a significant twentieth-century author, combining biographical insights with cultural and historical context. Ideal for readers who appreciate meticulously researched biographies that delve into the intricate relationship between an author's personal experiences and creative achievements.

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Tells how Clarice Lispector through long exile abroad and difficult personal struggles, matured into a great writer, and asserts, for the first time, the deep roots in the Jewish mystical tradition that make her the true heir to Kafka as well as the unlikely author of "perhaps the greatest spiritual autobiography of the twentieth century".

In Why This World Benjamin Moser unravels the turbulent life of an elusive genius- her birth in the nightmarish landscape of postwar Ukraine, her long exile in Brazil, her stormy personal life, her fierce talent, and how she transformed her struggles into a universally resonant art.

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A new and passionate biography of Brazil's most important and legendary writer of the twentieth century.

That rare person who looked like Marlene Dietrich and wrote like Virginia Woolf, Clarice Lispector is one of the most popular but least understood of Latin American writers. After years of research on three continents, drawing on previously unknown manuscripts and dozens of interviews, Benjamin Moser demonstrates how Lispector's development as a writer was directly connected to the story of her turbulent life.

From Chechelnik to Recife, Naples and Bern to Washington and Rio de Janeiro, Why This World strips away the mythology surrounding this extraordinary figure and shows how Clarice Lispector transformed her own struggles into a universally resonant art.

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Why This World by Benjamin Moser has been praised for its exploration of Clarice Lispector's enigmatic life and literary genius. Critics acclaim Moser’s ability to capture both her captivating persona and unique narrative style, offering insight into Lispector’s profound impact on twentieth-century literature. The biography is recognised as a compelling and sympathetic portrayal, enriching readers' understanding of Lispector as an iconic yet elusive figure in Brazilian culture.

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ISBN: 9781846147814

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Benjamin Moser is the author of Why This World- A Biography of Clarice Lispector, a finalist for the National Book Critics' Circle Award. His work bringing Clarice Lispector to international prominence was recognized with Brazil's State Prize for Cultural Diplomacy. His most recent book, Sontag- Her Life, won the Pulitzer Prize. He lives in Utrecht, in the central Netherlands.

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