Angus Wilson : A Biography

Year 1997
Pages 716

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This edition of Angus Wilson : A Biography by Margaret Drabble is a biography or memoir about one person’s experiences. This edition is listed as 1997 • St Martins Pr • 716 pages.

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Angus Wilson : A Biography by Margaret Drabble is a more substantial, biography or memoir about one person’s experiences and choices.

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  • You want a personal story told in the author’s own voice.
  • You are looking for a life story with real choices and consequences.
  • If you enjoy subtle humor, historical context is woven into the narrative in ways that enrich both plot and character without overwhelming them.

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  • You want a lighter and faster read.
  • If politics make you put a book down, the humor is subtle and may not provide relief from tense material.

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This book tells the story of a person’s life and experiences.

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