Isbn: 9780674454453 - the inman diary: a public and private confession (31 resultados)

hardcover. Condición: Good.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Between 1919 and his death by suicide in 1963, Arthur Crew Inman wrote what is surely one of the fullest diaries ever kept by any American. Convinced that his bid for immortality required complete candor, he held nothing back. This abridgment of the original 155 volumes is at once autobiography, social chronicle, and an apologia addressed to unborn readers.Into this fascinating record Inman poured memories of a privileged Atlanta childhood, disastrous prep-school years, a nervous collapse in college followed by a bizarre life of self-diagnosed invalidism. Confined to a darkened room in his Boston apartment, he lived vicariously: through newspaper advertisements he hired ?talkers? to tell him the stories of their lives, and he wove their strange histories into the diary. Young women in particular fascinated him. He studied their moods, bought them clothes, fondled them, and counseled them on their love affairs. His marriage in 1923 to Evelyn Yates, the heroine of the diary, survived a series of melodramatic episodes. While reflecting on national politics, waifs and revolutions, Inman speaks directly about his fears, compulsions, fantasies, and nightmares, coaxing the reader into intimacy with him. Despite his shocking self-disclosures he emerges as an oddly impressive figure.This compelling work is many things: a case history of a deeply troubled man; the story of a transplanted and self-conscious southerner; a historical overview of Boston illuminated with striking cityscapes; an odd sort of American social history. But chiefly it is, as Inman himself came to see, a gigantic nonfiction novel, a new literary form. As it moves inexorably toward a powerful denouement, The Inman Diary is an addictive narrative.…

Condición: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. Between 1919 and his death by suicide in 1963, Arthur Crew Inman wrote what is surely one of the fullest diaries ever kept by any American. Convinced that his bid for immortality required complete candor, he held nothing back. This abridgment of the original 155 volumes is at once autobiography, social chronicle, and an apologia addressed to unborn readers.Into this fascinating record Inman poured memories of a privileged Atlanta childhood, disastrous prep-school years, a nervous collapse in college followed by a bizarre life of self-diagnosed invalidism. Confined to a darkened room in his Boston apartment, he lived vicariously: through newspaper advertisements he hired ?talkers? to tell him the stories of their lives, and he wove their strange histories into the diary. Young women in particular fascinated him. He studied their moods, bought them clothes, fondled them, and counseled them on their love affairs. His marriage in 1923 to Evelyn Yates, the heroine of the diary, survived a series of melodramatic episodes. While reflecting on national politics, waifs and revolutions, Inman speaks directly about his fears, compulsions, fantasies, and nightmares, coaxing the reader into intimacy with him. Despite his shocking self-disclosures he emerges as an oddly impressive figure.This compelling work is many things: a case history of a deeply troubled man; the story of a transplanted and self-conscious southerner; a historical overview of Boston illuminated with striking cityscapes; an odd sort of American social history. But chiefly it is, as Inman himself came to see, a gigantic nonfiction novel, a new literary form. As it moves inexorably toward a powerful denouement, The Inman Diary is an addictive narrative.…

Condición: good. Books are Brand New. Dust sleeve is torn.

Condición: New.

Hardcover in box. Condición: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Books have very minor wear to crowns and heels, interior and exteriors else in as new apparently unread condition. Box has minor scuffing and two small pen marks on one end. Belly band is faded and torn. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 1600 pages.…

Fine in slipcase, with wrap-around advertising band. Two volumes. 2nd printing. edition. Binding is Cloth.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine SLIPCASE. AS NEW 2 volume set - FLAWLESS volumes in blue cloth, each with a red ribbon marker in place. Second printing of FIRST Edition. Clean and tight, no markings - appears unread/new. SLIPCASE has two minor/small tears along top edge, does not distract from this fabulous set. (See Photo). Original publishers 'belly band' in place around the slipcase.These volumes are an abridgment of the original 155 volumes Arthur Inman wrote, starting in 1919, up until his suicide in 1963. This diary is considered one of the longest English language diaries on record, being 17 million words of which this is part. An important 'diary'. SIDEBAR: Inman was born into a wealthy Atlanta, GA. family. He was a reclusive author and poet.…

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Condición: Very Good.

Condición: New.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condición: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

HRD. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: New.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: new.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Hardcover. First Edition; 2rd Printing. A beautiful book set except little teared to the jacket. 1661 pages. 10.00x6.25x3.50 inches.

Condición: New. Num Pages: 1600 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 90. Weight in Grams: 2360. . 1985. Hardcover. . . . .

Hardcover. Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Condición: New. Num Pages: 1600 pages, 50ill. BIC Classification: BJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 220 x 140 x 90. Weight in Grams: 2360. . 1985. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condición: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condición: New. In English.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 1661 pages. 10.00x6.25x3.50 inches. In Stock.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: gut. 1985. The Inman Diary, Vol. I+II, A public and private confession, With plates, Edited by Daniel Aaron In englischer Sprache. pages.

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.