Geoffrey Wolff
Geoffrey Wolff is an American author known for his novels, biographies, and essays. He has written notable works such as 'The Duke of Deception,' a memoir about his father, and 'Black Sun,' a biography of the writer Harry Crosby.
Books
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1. Duke of Deception
"Duke of Deception" is a memoir that provides a vivid account of a son's relationship with his eccentric, deceitful father. The father, a con man who lived a life of fabricated grandeur and prestige, constantly moved his family around the country to escape debts and legal troubles. Despite his father's flaws, the author remembers him with a mixture of affection, resentment, and admiration, providing a complex portrait of a deeply flawed yet charismatic individual. The book explores themes of deception, identity, and the often complicated bonds of family.
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2. Black Sun
"Black Sun" is a biographical account of the adventurous and tumultuous life of Harry Crosby, an American expatriate, poet, publisher, and bon vivant who epitomized the excesses and rapid disillusionments of the Lost Generation in post-World War I Paris. The narrative delves into Crosby's privileged background, his service in World War I, his scandalous life in Paris where he founded the Black Sun Press, which published works of key modernist figures, and his intense relationship with his wife Caresse. The book captures the spirit of the era and the darker undercurrents that led to Crosby's tragic and mysterious suicide pact with his lover in 1929, providing a vivid portrait of a man who sought to live without limits.
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