Son of the British army, heir to the estate (1904-1929) -- Sacred orphan (1915-1923) -- Failed history scholar, published novelist (1923-1929) -- Berlin, sex, politics, and fame (1929-1939) -- Hollywood screenwriter and Hindu monk (1939-1945) -- American apostate (1945-1953) -- The ideal companion : Don Bachardy (1953-1961) -- Existential Isherwood : the outsider (1961-1964) -- The animals' golden age (1964-1986).
Summary:
"A stunningly intimate portrait of the writer and gay cultural icon and of his lifelong search for authenticity"-- Provided by publisher.
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