Homework
A Memoir
(Autor) Geoff Dyer'Moving, atmospheric, truthful, perceptive and hilariously funny - I loved it: a piece of our English history, the story of a vanished time, which feels close at hand but thoroughly gone. What a story. What a great story' TESSA HADLEYIn Homework, Geoff Dyer reflects on his childhood and what it means to come of age in England in the 60s and 70s, in a country shaped by the aftermath of the Second World War but accelerating towards change. He was born in Cheltenham in the late fifties, the only child of a dinner lady and a planning engineer. Raised in a working-class area, Geoff and his mates found much joy recreating battles with their beloved Tommy guns, kicking a beachball around until its untimely death, and collecting anything and everything they could find; football cards, conkers and Action Man figures. When Geoff passes his 11-plus exams he gets in to a Cheltenham Grammar School, a school which drastically changes the trajectory of his life.
Geoff Dyer
Geoff Dyer is an English writer known for his unique blend of fiction, non-fiction, and criticism. His most notable works include "Out of Sheer Rage: Wrestling with D.H. Lawrence" and "Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi". Dyer's writing style is characterized by its wit, humor, and deep introspection. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature through his exploration of travel, art, and culture. One of his most famous works, "Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi", is a novel that delves into themes of desire, mortality, and the search for meaning in life. Dyer's impact on the literary genre is evident in his ability to blur the lines between fiction and non-fiction, creating thought-provoking and engaging narratives that resonate with readers worldwide.
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