Maurice Baring

Lost Diaries (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring love, loss, and identity in early 20th-century England through fictional diaries

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Maurice Baring's "Lost Diaries," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of introspective reflections and vibrant anecdotes that capture the author's keen observations of life during a time of great social change. Baring's narrative style oscillates between the intimate and the profoundly philosophical, blending elements of humor with poignant insights. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, the diaries serve as a compelling commentary on the human condition, revealing the intricate interplay between personal experience and the broader historical context of the era. Baring, an accomplished British writer, poet, and playwright, was deeply entrenched in the literary circles of his time. His experiences as a soldier during World War I, coupled with his extensive travels across Europe, infused his writing with a sense of immediacy and authenticity. Having mingled with prominent figures like T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf, Baring's unique perspective shaped his exploration of themes such as memory, identity, and loss in "Lost Diaries," making it a testament to both his personal journey and the tumultuous world around him. This volume is indispensable for readers seeking to understand the nuances of human emotion and historical memory. Baring's ability to articulate the complexities of life through the lens of his diaries makes this work resonate even today, offering a timeless exploration that merits careful reflection. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of biography, history, and literary artistry.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 159
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664650511
• Artikelnr.: 58499379

Autorenporträt

Maurice Baring OBE was an English man of letters who worked as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator, and essayist, as well as a travel writer and war correspondent with a focus on Russia. During World War I, Baring worked for the Intelligence Corps and the Royal Air Force. Baring was the eighth child and fifth son of Edward Charles Baring, first Baron Revelstoke, of the Baring banking dynasty, and his wife Louisa Emily Charlotte Bulteel, second Earl Grey's granddaughter. Born in Mayfair, he attended Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge. After a failed diplomatic career, he traveled extensively, mainly in Russia, where he lived in 1905-2006. At the outbreak of World War, I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and worked as an assistant to David Henderson and Hugh Trenchard in France. Throughout the war, he wrote with Lady Juliet Duff, the widow of Sir Robin Duff, 2nd Baronet of Vaynol, who was killed on October 16, 1914, near Oostnieuwekirke while fighting in the 2nd Life Guards. The letters were ultimately published under the title Dear Animated Bust: Letters to Lady Juliet Duff.