An insightful and intimate biography of the enigmatic writer, bibliophile, and creator of The Quest for Corvo.
Written by his brother, the book offers a richly textured portrait of A.J.A. Symons’s unconventional life, tracing his passions for literature, book collecting, and the art of biography itself. Julian Symons blends personal recollection with critical reflection, capturing both the brilliance and contradictions of a man whose imaginative approach reshaped modern biographical writing.
The result is a compelling study of creativity, ambition, and the literary world of the early twentieth century—an essential work for readers interested in biography, literary history, and the legacy of a uniquely original thinker.
1st edition. 1950. No dust jacket. Binding tight.
