Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life

The authorised biography of Shirley Hazzard, one of the greatest writers in the English language, author of The Transit of Venus and winner of the National Book Award

''Lambent, discerning, deeply intelligent and empathetic'' Lucy Scholes, Financial Times
''Impeccably researched and deeply incisive'' Lily King, New York Times
''A refined, deeply insightful perspective'' Chloe Schama, Vogue
''Absorbing, well-crafted... scrupulously researched'' Kirkus

Born and raised in Sydney Australia, Hazzard lived around the world: in Hong Kong; Wellington, New Zealand; New York; Naples and Capri and her writing -- cosmopolitan, richly intelligent, beautiful, questing -- reflects her life. Her body of work is small but the acclaim it attracts is immeasurable, from among others, Michael Cunningham, Zoe Heller, Ann Patchett, Anne Tyler, Lauren Goff, Hermione Lee, Joan Didion, Richard Ford, Colm Toi