The Story
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips along top/bottom of dust jacket
This biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Harry Crosby, a fascinating figure of the Jazz Age whose brief existence was marked by both literary ambition and profound personal turmoil. The narrative uncovers Crosby's transformation from a privileged Bostonian to a bohemian poet and publisher in 1920s Paris, where he founded the Black Sun Press. It details his unconventional relationships, his obsession with death, and his relentless pursuit of extreme experiences that ultimately led to his tragic end. Wolff presents a vivid portrait of a man who embodied the era's decadent spirit while grappling with his inner demons, illustrating the dark undercurrents beneath the glittering surface of the Lost Generation. This compelling account offers a penetrating look into a life lived on the edge, culminating in a violent and mysterious demise that continues to intrigue. The book argues for Crosby's enduring, if often overlooked, impact on modernist literature and publishing.
Description
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Rips along top/bottom of dust jacket
This biography chronicles the tumultuous life of Harry Crosby, a fascinating figure of the Jazz Age whose brief existence was marked by both literary ambition and profound personal turmoil. The narrative uncovers Crosby's transformation from a privileged Bostonian to a bohemian poet and publisher in 1920s Paris, where he founded the Black Sun Press. It details his unconventional relationships, his obsession with death, and his relentless pursuit of extreme experiences that ultimately led to his tragic end. Wolff presents a vivid portrait of a man who embodied the era's decadent spirit while grappling with his inner demons, illustrating the dark undercurrents beneath the glittering surface of the Lost Generation. This compelling account offers a penetrating look into a life lived on the edge, culminating in a violent and mysterious demise that continues to intrigue. The book argues for Crosby's enduring, if often overlooked, impact on modernist literature and publishing.
