Marguerite Duras: A Life by Adler, Laure - 2001

Phoenix, London, 2001. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. list of illustrations, preface by author, notes, the complete works of Marguerite Duras, acknowledgements and index. The text is illustrated, between pages 200 and 201, with 16 pages of black-and-white photography. Photographic paperback binding with blue and white coloured titles to the front panel and back strip. The biography of one of France's most influential writers of the 20th century – Marguerite Duras. Combing through over two years of tape recorded conversations with Marguerite Duras, the author teases out the truth (Duras was not above hiding or reinventing the past if it did not suit), nor about her narcissism or alcoholism, but, also does not stint on Duras' courage, prolific talent, genius in the fields of writer and filmmaker.  A little creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Browning of the text block edges and age toning of the pages.  First edition of the work in this format and binding, and/or set or series. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 424 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Film; France; Literature & Literary. ISBN: 0753812819. ISBN/EAN: 9780753812815. Inventory No: 0121974. . 9780753812815