Shirley Hazzard: A Writing Life [Paperback] Olubas, Brigitta

Brigitta Olubas's luminous biography traces the life of one of Australia's most celebrated writers, Shirley Hazzard. From her Sydney childhood to her years in New York literary circles, this deeply researched work reveals the woman behind The Transit of Venus and other masterworks. Olubas beautifully captures Hazzard's fierce intelligence, her complex relationships, and the dedication that shaped her crystalline prose. It's both intimate portrait and literary history, illuminating how a life lived between continents became transformed into art. Perfect for readers who love literary biography, Hazzard devotees, and anyone fascinated by the craft of writing itself.