Description
This compelling narrative embarks on a captivating detective-like journey to unravel the enigmatic life of Frederick Rolfe, the self-proclaimed Baron Corvo. Through a blend of literary pilgrimage and spiritual exploration, the book delves into Rolfe's volatile existence, marked by artistic brilliance, thwarted ambition, and a relentless drive for self-invention. It masterfully explores how his deeply personal fictions, consuming obsessions, and pervasive deceptions blur the lines of truth in his creative identity. With sharp wit and profound emotional insight, this biography exposes the intricate entanglement of talent and paranoia that defined Corvo's work and his capacity for self-destruction, ultimately questioning the very nature of biography and our pursuit of understanding.
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paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
320 pages
ISBN: 9780241312995
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First Published
1934
Language
eng
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