That Singular Person Called Lear - Softcover

Chitty, Susan

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Synopsis

Epilepsy caused Edward Lear literally to see a different world from other people, Susan Chitty penetrates the complicated psychology of a Victorian homosexual, who travelled extensively but found love eluded him. She reveals details of his personality and an insight into the life of a talented and eccentric man.

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About the Author

Susan Chitty read modern history at Somerville College, Oxford and has been a successful writer and biographer for many years. She has travelled widely throughout the world, but now lives in Sussex.

Review

Review coverage in national newspapers and magazines. Praise for That Singlar Person Called Lear: 'Deliciously amusing' THE LITERARY REVIEW 'A thorough and fascinating biography' THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'An amusing biography' THE INDEPENDENT 'Very readable... Chitty recounts Lear's travels with verve and a nice eye for humorous detail' TLS '[Chitty is] as widely travelled and as witty as her subject' THE LITERARY REVIEW

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