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The Last Days of Roger Federer

And Other Endings
By Geoff Dyer
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In The Last Days of Roger Federer, Geoff Dyer explores the notion of endings, both in the world of sports and the arts. Through reflections on athletes, artists, and musicians, he contemplates the passage of time, creativity's decline, and what it means to reach the end of a career. Dyer weaves personal anecdotes and observations in this insightful meditation on endings and new beginnings.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy introspective journeys that blend personal memoir with cultural reflections. The author dives into themes of art, sports, and the nature of endings, all through the lens of notable figures. If you appreciate nuanced analyses of cultural icons and life's transitions, this work offers a unique and contemplative exploration.

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The Last Days of Roger Federer

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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INFORMATION

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

DIMENSIONS

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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