Like A Fiery Elephant: The Story of B.S. Johnson
Author: Jonathan Coe
ISBN: 9780330350495
Price: Rs. 670.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
In his heyday, during the 1960s and early 1970s, B. S. Johnson was one of the best-known young novelists in Britain. A passionate advocate for the avant-garde in both literature and film, he became famous -- not to say notorious -- both for his forthright views on the future of the novel and for his idiosyncratic ways of putting them into practice. But in November 1973 Johnson's lifelong depression got the better of him, and he was found dead at his north London home. He had taken his own life at the age of forty.Jonathan Coe's biography is based upon unique access to the vast collection of papers Johnson left behind after his death, and upon dozens of interviews with those who knew him best. As unconventional in form as one of its subject's own novels, it paints a remarkable picture -- sometimes hilarious, often overwhelmingly sad -- of a tortured personality; a man whose writing tragically failed to keep at bay the demons that pursued him.
Edition details: English, 320 pages. Reference ISBN: 9780330350495.
About the Author
Jonathan Coe is an acclaimed author whose published works are celebrated internationally for their insight, narrative skill, and enduring reader appeal.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9780330350495
- Publisher
- Macmillan Children's Books
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
In his heyday, during the 1960s and early 1970s, B. S. Johnson was one of the best-known young novelists in Britain. A passionate advocate for the avant-garde in both literature and film, he became famous -- not to say notorious -- both for his forthright views on the future of the novel and for...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy quality books and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Jonathan Coe.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book turns reading time into a joyful sensory adventure. See, Touch, Feel: Spring invites your little one to explore the sights and textures of the season, from bumpy bugs to soft petals. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, it supports early learning, fine motor skills, and curiosity about nature. The sturdy board pages are made for small hands, making this an ideal first book for bonding, discovery, and screen-free play.
- Published by Macmillan Children's Books.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
In his heyday, during the 1960s and early 1970s, B. S. Johnson was one of the best-known young novelists in Britain. A passionate advocate for the avant-garde in both literature and film, he became famous -- not to say notorious -- both for his forthright views on the future of the novel and for his idiosyncratic ways of putting them into practice. But in November 1973 Johnson's lifelong depression got the better of him, and he was found dead at his north London home. He had taken his own life at the age of forty.Jonathan Coe's biography is based upon unique access to the vast collection of papers Johnson left behind after his death, and upon dozens of interviews with those who knew him...
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