So I Have Thought of You: The Letters of Penelope Fitzgerald - Hardcover

Fitzgerald, Penelope

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007136404 ISBN 13: 9780007136407

Publisher: Fourth Estate, 2008

Synopsis

Penelope Fitzgerald (1916-2000) is now acknowledged as one of the finest English novelists of the late 20th century. Introduced by her friend AS Byatt, this selection of her letters spans more than half a century. Their recipients range from family and intimate friends to fellow writers such as Sybille Bedford, Julian Barnes and Hilary Mantel. Tender, funny, sometimes scathing but always insightful, they produce a rounded picture of this remarkable woman as a mother, a writer and a friend.

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Review:

‘Of all the novelists in English of the last quarter-century, Penelope Fitzgerald has the most unarguable claim on greatness.’ Philip Hensher

Reviews for ‘A House of Air’:

‘This generous selection of essays, reviews, introductions and other occasional writings proves yet again that stylistically, intellectually and morally Fitzgerald couldn’t put a foot wrong if she’d tried. Hers is an impeccable and unique voice not just from another century but another world.’ Michael Dibdin, Books of the Year, Daily Telegraph

‘Remarkable. It is the range of her scholarship that impresses.’ Doris Lessing, Books of the Year, Daily Telegraph

‘An intelligent writer, superbly and unfailingly so. Wise and funny, with a dry wit allied to a great emotional sympathy.’ Sunday Times

Synopsis:

A fascinating collection of letters from the great English novelist -- and prolific correspondent -- Penelope Fitzgerald Acclaimed for her exquisitely elegant novels -- including the Booker Prize-winning 'Offshore' -- and superb biographies, Penelope Fitzgerald was one of the most admired authors in Britain during the last century. 'So I Have Thought Of You' is an invaluable addition her distinguished oeuvre. Penelope Fitzgerald was one of the most distinctive voices in British literature. The prizewinning author of nine novels, three biographies, and one collection of short stories, she died in 2000.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fourth Estate
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0007136404
• ISBN 13: 9780007136407
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 624
• Editor: Dooley Terence