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Stephen Spender's autobiography is not only an exploration of his own life, but of the 1930s and the nature of British and European society. Spender's prose is poetic, some lines you read and you have to stop and re-read them again because they are so beautiful - and so true. He puts into words some of the thoughts I've had before but judged to be ineffable. A really informative and enjoyable read.
Stephen Spender's autobiography is not only an exploration of his own life, but of the 1930s and the nature of British and European society. Spender's prose is poetic, some lines you read and you have to stop and re-read them again because they are so beautiful - and so true. He puts into words some of the thoughts I've had before but judged to be ineffable. A really informative and enjoyable read.
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