William Walton: Behind the Facade - 1st Edition/ 1st Printing
first edition Hardcover
1988 · Oxford, New York
by Walton, Susana
Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0193151561 . A Fine first Printing of the First Edition in a Near Fine price-clipped dust-jacket; William Walton: Behind the Facade tells the story of the life of one of England's most renowned 20th century poets and writers, William Walton. Susana Walton's biography of her father interweaves his private and public life, from his childhood in rural Devon to his years as one of the leading poets of the 1940s and 50s. Susana Walton takes readers on a journey through Walton's poetry, from his early ballads and love poems to his more mature and complex works, exploring the influences that shaped his unique voice. In addition, Susana Walton provides a revealing look at her father's relationships with family and friends, as well as with the women he loved.This biography is a unique and fascinating exploration of one of England's most celebrated poets and writers, William Walton.; 8vo; 255 pages . (Inventory #: 58870)