A witty and thought-provoking homage to art and life.
- "Prater Violet" is a delightful and insightful exploration of the film industry, set against the backdrop of Austria's political turmoil. Isherwood's witty writing style and keen observations make this a must-read for fans of both historical fiction and the arts. - This book offers a unique blend of humor and analysis, presenting a compelling portrait of the complex relationship between art and life. Isherwood's vivid storytelling will transport you to a bygone era and leave you pondering the power of cinema and the human experience.
ISBN: 9780099561132
Authors:
Christopher Isherwood
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 2012-05-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.77
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Originally published in 1945, Prater Violet is a stingingly satirical novel about the film industry. It centers around the production of the vacuous fictional melodrama Prater Violet, set in nineteenth-century Vienna, providing ironic counterpoint to tragic events as Hitler annexes the real Vienna of the 1930s. The novel features the vivid portraits of imperious, passionate, and witty Austrian director Friedrich Bergmann and his disciple, a genial young screenwriter - the fictionalized Christopher Isherwood.
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