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The Last Days of Roger Federer
And Other Endings
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Could it be that our deepest desire is for it all to be over? A book about the end of days from the award-winning author of Out of Sheer Rage and Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It
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A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
In this endlessly stimulating investigation into 'things coming to an end, artists' last works, time running out', Geoff Dyer sets his own encounter with late middle age against the last days and last achievements of writers, painters, athletes and musicians who've mattered to him throughout his life. He examines Friedrich Nietzsche's breakdown in Turin, Bob Dylan's reinventions of old songs, Beethoven's final quartets, Jean Rhys's return from the dead (while still alive) and much more.
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The book by Geoff Dyer is described as an engaging blend of memoir and commentary, characterised by wide-ranging themes and an amusing, self-deprecating style. The author skillfully intertwines topics such as tennis, art, and personal reflections, displaying sharp intellect and wit. Reviewers appreciate his ability to balance humour with poignant insights on aging and creativity, making the book both thought-provoking and entertaining.
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ISBN: 9781838855772
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Illustration: integrated b&w images
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 215g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Geoff Dyer is an award-winning author of four novels and numerous non-fiction books, including Out of Sheer Rage, Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do It, Zona and, most recently, See/Saw. A fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Science, Dyer lives in Los Angeles, where he is Writer in Residence at the University of Southern California. His books have been translated into twenty-four languages.
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