Any Human Heart
Any Human Heart by William Boyd is a novel published by Penguin Books, Limited in June 2017. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the life of Logan Mountstuart, a writer whose experiences range from finding inspiration alongside literary giants like Hemingway and Woolf to navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and betrayal throughout the twentieth century. Logan’s journey is marked by both ordinary and extraordinary moments, reflecting the universal quest for happiness.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale that explores themes of identity and human connection. As Logan interacts with influential figures of his time and grapples with personal challenges, the story delves into the intricacies of a life fully lived. This edition, featuring cover artwork from a recent television adaptation, invites readers to engage with a narrative that combines elements of historical and literary fiction, offering a profound exploration of the human experience.
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Any Human Heart is William’s Boyd’s classic, bestselling novel, now available as a Penguin Essential for the first time.
Every life is both ordinary and extraordinary, but Logan Mountstuart’s – lived from the beginning to the end of the twentieth century – contains more than its fair share of both. As a writer who finds inspiration with Hemingway in Paris and Virginia Woolf in London, as a spy recruited by Ian Fleming and betrayed in the war and as an art-dealer in ’60s New York, Logan mixes with the movers and shakers of his times. But as a son, friend, lover and husband, he makes the same mistakes we all do in our search for happiness. Here, then, is the story of a life lived to the full – and a journey deep into a very human heart.
Any Human Heart will be enjoyed by readers of Sebastian Faulks, Nick Hornby and Hilary Mantel, as well as lovers of the finest British and historical fiction around the world. It was recently adapted for a major Channel 4 four-part drama series scripted by William Boyd and starring Kim Cattrall, Gillian Anderson, Jim Broadbent and Tom Hollander. This edition features beautiful cover artwork from the television series.
‘Astonishing, touching, extremely funny. A brilliant evocation of a past era and an immensely readable story’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Superb, wonderful, enjoyable’ Guardian
‘A terrific journey through the twentieth century. Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable’ Jeremy Paxman
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