Zelda, Nora, Vera, and now Eileen – this is the story of George Orwell's first wife, a woman who shaped, supported and even saved the life of one of twentieth century's greatest writers
Sylvia Topp has worked in publishing since college, starting as a copy editor on medical journals, then moving to freelance editing at major literary publishing houses. She was the long-time wife and partner of Tuli Kupferberg, a Beat poet who later was a co-founder, in 1964, of the Fugs, a legendary rock and roll band. Together Sylvia and Tuli wrote, edited, and designed over thirty books and magazines, including As They Were,1001 Ways to Live Without Working, andYeah!magazine. Sylvia joined the staff atThe Soho Weekly Newsand laterThe Village Voice, before finishing her publishing career atVanity Fair.Eileenis her first book. She lives in Kingston, Ontario.
'A revelation . . . Outstanding' Sunday Times 'Sylvia Topp has brilliantly recaptured the flavour and texture of the Orwells' marriage' Daily Mail 'Meticulously researched . . . Moving and important' New Statesman 'Highly detailed' Observer 'Well-researched and expertly told, this first-ever biography of Eileen is a treat' Daily Mail Books of the Year
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