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David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the sun machine
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This book appeals to readers interested in arts and culture, particularly those fascinated by iconic figures like David Bowie and Enid Blyton, as well as lovers of unconventional memoirs and cultural criticism. It suits individuals curious about the intersections of literature, music, and social commentary.
A dazzling act of literary-critical rebellion, casting new light on the lives of David Bowie and Enid Blyton
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In this one-of-a-kind book, novelist and academic Nicholas Royle brings together two remarkably different creative figures: Enid Blyton and David Bowie. His exploration of their lives and work delves deeply into questions about the value of art, music and literature, as well as the role of universities in society.
Blending elements of memoir and cultural commentary, Royle creates a tender and often hilarious portrait of family life during the pandemic, weaving it together with musings on dreams, second-hand bookshops and unpublished photos of Bowie taken by Stephen Finer. He also shares previously unrecorded details about Blyton's personal life, notably her love affair with Royle's grandmother.
David Bowie, Enid Blyton and the sun machine offers a singular perspective on the cultural significance of two iconic figures. In doing so, it makes a compelling case for the power of storytelling and music to shape our lives.
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Praised as 'bizarre, brilliant, and unlike anything you’ve ever read' by Ian Sansom of The Telegraph, this book has been described as a 'one-of-a-kind fantasia' by Alexander Larman in The Spectator. Critics acclaim its blend of literary critique and intimate memoir, highlighting its wit, invention and its illuminating look at Bowie and Blyton’s cultural significance. Naomi Booth calls it 'a dazzling act of literary-critical rebellion' that casts new light on recent cultural history.
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ISBN: 9781526173638
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Illustration: 8 colour illustrations, 7 black & white illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 416g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Nicholas Royle is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Sussex. He is the author of many books, including Helene Cixous: Dreamer, Realist, Analyst, Writing (2020), An English Guide to Birdwatching: A Novel (2017), Veering: A Theory of Literature (2011) and The Uncanny (2003).
Also by Nicholas Royle
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