Writer's Luck: A Memoir: 1976-1991

by David Lodge

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‘A wonderfully candid and insightful account of a writer’s life’ William Boyd

Luck, good or bad, plays an important part in a writer’s career.

In 1976 Lodge was pursuing a ‘twin-track career’ as novelist and academic but the balancing act was increasingly difficult, and he became a full-time writer just before he published his bestselling novel Nice Work.

Readers of Lodge’s novels will be fascinated by the insights this book gives – not only into his professional career but also more personal experience, such as his growing scepticism of his Catholic religion and the challenges of parenting. Anyone who is...

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  • ISBN10 1473553970
  • ISBN13 9781473553972
  • Publish Date 11 January 2018
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Vintage Publishing
  • Imprint Vintage Digital
  • Format eBook (EPUB)
  • Pages 400
  • Language English