First published 2008
In this collection of personal essays, revered author William Styron reflects on his life, his relationships, and the nature of celebrity. From his brief friendship with JFK to memoirs of literary luminaries like Truman Capote, Styron's wit and insight shine through. Blending profound meditations on history and mortality with humorous anecdotes, these essays offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a true American icon.
Genres: essays, literary-fiction, 20th-century, american, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: memoir, personal-essays
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
176 pages · Hardcover · Random House