Pentimento

Lillian Hellman's Pentimento is a masterclass in memoir-writing—layers of memory painted over, then revealed again, like the art technique it's named for. These deeply personal portraits of people from her past—including the unforgettable 'Julia'—are rendered with Hellman's trademark wit, honesty, and elegant prose. It's intimate, fiercely intelligent, and utterly absorbing. Perfect for readers who love literary memoirs that blur the line between remembering and reimagining.