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This book delves into themes of art, identity, and cultural legacy, making it an essential read for those passionate about Arts \u0026amp; Culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her acclaimed biography, \u003cem\u003eShirley Hazzard: A Writing Life\u003c\/em\u003e, Olubas meticulously crafts a portrait of the celebrated author Shirley Hazzard, shedding light on her influential literary journey and the experiences that shaped her voice. This work sits comfortably in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, offering an intimate look at Hazzard's life and impact on literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrigitta Olubas’s books are perfect for readers who appreciate the intricate weave of literary critique with personal storytelling. 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Her body of work is small, but the acclaim it attracts is immeasurable, from among others, Michael Cunningham, Zoe Heller, Ann Patchett, Anne Tyler, Lauren Goff, Hermione Lee, Joan Didion, Richard Ford, and Colm Toibin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt sixteen, she was living in Hong Kong with her family and working for the British Combined Services. She later worked, another desk job, for the United Nations in New York and, briefly, in Naples. Italy—Capri and Naples—claimed her heart, and after she was married—she was introduced to the biographer Francis Steegmuller by Muriel Spark—they divided their time between Italy and America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on diaries, letters, and interviews alongside a close reading of Hazzard's fiction, Brigitta Olubas, herself Australian, tells the story of a girl from the suburbs 'with a head full of poetry' who fell early under the spell of words and sought out first books and then people who loved books as her companions. 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