Michael Holroyd Bücher

Enrico Heinemann lebt in Tübingen und studierte unter anderem in Florenz, Lille und Mailand Romanistik und Philosophie. Er übersetzte bisher rund 250 Bücher aus dem Italienischen, Englischen und Französischen.

Wolfgang Held, geboren am 15. August 1933 in Freiburg im Breisgau, war ein vielseitiger Schriftsteller, Übersetzer und Pianist. Nach seiner Promotion 1961 über Georg Trakl arbeitete er bis 1973 als Lektor für den Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD) an Universitäten in Madras, Ljubljana und Edinburgh. Anschließend wurde er Senior Lecturer an der Greenwich University in London, wo er bis zu seinem Tod lebte. Sein literarisches Werk umfasst Romane, Essays sowie Prosa- und Gedichtübersetzungen, beginnend mit „Die im Glashaus“ (1965) bis hin zu „Schattenfabel“ (2014). Zu seinen weiteren Romanen zählen „Die schöne Gärtnerin“ (1979), „Rabenkind“ (1985) und „Traum vom Hungerturm“ (2007). Held erhielt Anerkennung durch Einladungen zu literarischen Veranstaltungen und den Literaturpreis des Kulturkreises im Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (1983). Seine Übersetzungen für Suhrkamp machten bedeutende englische und irische Autoren wie Samuel Beckett und T. S. Eliot einem breiteren deutschen Publikum zugänglich. Sein Theaterstück „Hoffmanns Verbrennung“ wurde 2015 uraufgeführt und erhielt 1994 den Berganzapreis. Musik und Kunst waren zentrale Elemente seines Schaffens; als Pianist trat er in verschiedenen Städten auf und produzierte Sendungen für SWF und NDR. Held verstarb am 11. Dezember 2016 in London.

This 1997 revised and updated biography of the celebrated artist, using the mass of new material which has come to light since Holroyd's two-volume first edition in the mid 1970s, reveals the complete story of John and his circle, from one of our great biographers.

In The Search for Love biographer Michael Holroyd takes Shaw from his birth in 1856, through a series of poignant and tantalizing love affairs, to his marriage in 1898. Holroyd counterpoints the private and public Shaw with humor, compassion and originality. Listening to the subtle mind behind Shaw's laughter and divesting Shaw of his pantomime clothing, he reveals the man who orphaned himself from his parents to become the child of his own writings.

Exploring personal history, the author delves into his family's stories in Basil Street Blues, revealing a rich tapestry of narratives sparked by reader correspondence. Following his acclaimed biographies, this work transforms into a deeper exploration of familial connections and the unexpected tales that emerge from shared experiences. The interaction with readers not only enriches his own memoir but also uncovers extraordinary narratives that highlight the complexities of family life.

The biography presents a dynamic portrayal of George Bernard Shaw, skillfully contrasting his private life with his public persona. Michael Holroyd's insightful scholarship brings fresh energy to Shaw's narrative, revealing the complexities of his character and contributions. This single-volume format enhances the dramatic exploration of Shaw's world, making it an engaging read for those interested in both the man and his impact on society.

Focusing on a remarkable dynasty of influential performers, this biography explores their significant impact during the golden age of theater. The author, a celebrated biographer, delves into the lives and contributions of these key figures, revealing their unique stories and the cultural context of their era. Through engaging narrative, the book highlights their artistry and the legacy they left behind in the world of performance.

Lytton Strachey, genius, wit, iconoclast, biographer, pacifist, and homosexual campaigner, was at the nexus of the literary and artistic life of Bloomsbury.

It is a terrible ending to a terrible story. You might say that it was all Ida's fault. She was just a silly goose who mistook her grander for a phoenix. But that would not be true to the brave, witty, imaginative, sensitive, playful, talented woman who wrote these letters. It is right that, after more than one hundred years, she should have her say John Carey Sunday Times

This book serves as the closest representation of Giles Lytton Strachey's autobiography. Strachey (1880-1932) was an English biographer and critic, educated at Cambridge, and a prominent member of the Bloomsbury group.