First published 1986
Born into a working-class Manchester family, Anthony Burgess wrestles with his Catholic faith, wartime trauma, and creative ambition. As he navigates a tumultuous marriage and military service, Burgess' artistic voice emerges, foreshadowing the literary fame to come. Through intimate confessions, he lays bare the demons that both haunt and propel him towards a destiny as one of the 20th century's most renowned authors.
Genres: biography, 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th Century
Paperback · Vintage Classics