Written Lives

Focusing on the lives of renowned authors, the collection presents twenty engaging pieces that offer glimpses into the often tumultuous existences of literary giants like Thomas Mann, Rilke, and Emily Brontë. Each narrative is rooted in truth, reflecting the author's admiration for these figures while revealing their "disastrous" natures. Javier Marías, a prominent contemporary writer and translator, crafts these vignettes, blending his literary expertise with a deep appreciation for the complexities of his subjects' lives.