The Complete Smoking Diaries
The Complete Smoking Diaries by Simon Gray, published by Granta in 2013, is an extensive collection that spans 846 pages. In this work, playwright Simon Gray began documenting his life at the age of sixty-five, offering insights into his experiences with cigarettes, alcohol, and the complexities of relationships, including themes of triumph and disaster.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Gray’s life, marked by humor and serious reflection. The diaries present a vivid account of his journey, characterized by sharp observations and moments of painful self-disclosure. This edition provides a comprehensive look at the interplay of biography and literary criticism, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Gray as a literary figure.
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“When he turned sicty-five, playwright Simon Gray began to keep a diary in which he reflected on a life filled with cigarettes (continuing), alcohol (stopped), several triumphs and many more disasters, shame, adultery, friendship and love. Collected together … the volumes of The smoking diaries … form a brilliant and moving account of life’s unsteady progress, filled with comedy and serious reflection, sharp observationand painful self-disclosure”–Publisher’s description.
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