Granta 51
Granta 51 by Bill Buford, published by Granta Books in 1995, is a first edition paperback magazine that showcases a collection of new writing. This edition explores the theme of “BIG MEN,” presenting a diverse array of perspectives on figures who are substantial, powerful, and notorious. The contributions include essays and articles that delve into the complexities of various personalities, from historical tyrants to contemporary reflections on masculinity.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives, including Gitta Sereny’s examination of Albert Speer and Caroline Alexander’s insights on Hastings Banda. The issue also features Andrea Ashworth’s personal reflections, alongside investigative pieces by John Sweeney and visual commentary by Douglas Brooker. With a total of 255 pages, this anthology offers a literary exploration of power dynamics and human behavior, making it a significant addition to the realm of literary collections.
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Granta 51; a paperback magazine of new writing. BIG MEN: Big as in substantial, powerful, famous; men as in weak, wicked, and notorious. Gitta Sereny on Albert Speer, the tyrant as survivor; Caroline Alexander on the classical tyrant, Hastings Banda; Andrea Ashworth on the tyrant in the next room, her stepfather. Blake Morrison considers failing manhood, John Sweeney investigates the myth and mystery of Hitler’s missing testicle, and Douglas Brooker photographs the young – some may say strange – women of L.A. In this issue Andrea Ashworth: Our Mother’s New Man; Gitta Sereny: My Journey to Speer; John Sweeney: Hitler and the Billygoat; Caroline Alexander: Plato Speaks; Blake Morrison: Bicycle Thieves; Douglas Brooker: LA Women; Lindsey Hilsum: Where is Kigali?; Edward Blishen: Trouble at the Waterworks; Claire Messud: The Professor’s History; Clive Sinclair: The Lady with the Laptop; and Harold Pinter: Girls.
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