{"title":"Lyndall Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eLyndall Gordon is an acclaimed author renowned for her insightful biographies and memoirs, which often explore the intricate lives of literary figures and historical personalities. Her works are celebrated for their deep research, engaging narratives, and a unique ability to illuminate the personal and professional worlds of her subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Hyacinth Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, where she delves into the compelling life of Vivienne Eliot, bringing to light her significant and often overlooked influence on the renowned poet T.S. Eliot. Gordon's narratives are characterised by a meticulous examination of personal letters and diaries, providing readers with unparalleled access to the inner thoughts and emotions of the figures she portrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in discovering the lives of literary icons and the hidden stories behind their public personas, Lyndall Gordon's collections present a perfect blend of history and personal memoir. Her books are essential additions to the libraries of readers who cherish rich biographical storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hyacinth-girl-by-lyndall-gordon-9780349012094","title":"The Hyacinth Girl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe revealing of the hidden muse - Emily Hale - the Hyacinth Girl of the famous \u003ci\u003eThe Waste Land\u003c\/i\u003e poem - who influenced the life and art of TS Eliot.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the greatest of poets, T.S. Eliot protected his privacy while publicly associated with three women: two wives, Vivienne and Valerie, and a church-going companion, Mary Trevelyan. This presentation concealed a life-long love for an American: Emily Hale, a drama teacher who was the source of 'memory and desire' in \u003ci\u003eThe Waste Land\u003c\/i\u003e; she is the Hyacinth Girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the recently unsealed 1,131 letters Eliot wrote to Hale and suppressed in his lifetime, leading biographer Lyndall Gordon reveals both the hidden poet and the muse who was the first and consistently important woman of his life and art. Emily Hale was at the centre of a love drama he conceived and the inspiration for the lines he wrote to last beyond their time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Extraordinary... a rare work'\u003c\/b\u003e COLM TOIBIN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'As exciting as a detective story'\u003c\/b\u003e MARGARET DRABBLE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Will change the way Eliot is seen'\u003c\/b\u003e MIRANDA SEYMOUR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846325620972,"sku":"9780349012094","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6574463482312.jpg?v=1758907882"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lyndall-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}