The Company She Keeps by Mary McCarthy (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Company She Keeps by Mary McCarthy, Paula McLain Published in 1942, Mary McCarthys first novel creates a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description These six brilliantly written episodes, brought together in Mary McCarthys first novel, create a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Based loosely on the authors own life, the book follows a young bohemian woman, Margaret Sargent, through her experiences and lost loves in a time of coming war. On publication in 1942, its bold insight, sly wit and virtuoso style won Mary McCarthy immediate recogntion as one of the most accomplished, versatile and penetrating writers in America. Notes First published in 1942, this creates a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Author Biography Mary McCarthy (1912-1989) was a well-known novelist, critic, journalist and memoirist. Her most famous novel is THE GROUP. Review A consummate piece of work - Norman MailerClever, witty, polished - New York Times Promotional website activity Long Description These six brilliantly written episodes, brought together in Mary McCarthys first novel, create a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Based loosely on the authors own life, the book follows a young bohemian woman, Margaret Sargent, through her experiences and lost loves in a time of coming war. On publication in 1942, its bold insight, sly wit and virtuoso style won Mary McCarthy immediate recogntion as one of the most accomplished, versatile and penetrating writers in America. Review Quote McCarthy may be best known for The Group but her debut novel made nearly as much of a splash when [first] published in 1942 . . . A jagged diamond of a book, the multifaceted parts giving a glimpse of a brilliant but fractured whole Promotional "Headline" Published in 1942, Mary McCarthys first novel creates a fascinating portrait of a 1930s New York social circle. Description for Sales People Introduction by Paula McLain, author of THE PARIS WIFE Details ISBN1844085945 Author Paula McLain Year 2011 ISBN-10 1844085945 ISBN-13 9781844085941 Media Book Format Paperback Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1912 Death 1989 DEWEY 813.54 Short Title COMPANY SHE KEEPS Language English Residence US Pages 256 Series Virago Modern Classics UK Release Date 2011-11-03 Publication Date 2011-11-03 Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-11-28 AU Release Date 2011-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37470292;

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