A Different Person: A Memoir"A Different Person is eminent poet James Merrill's coming-of-age portrait. While in his twenties, Merrill, born to comfort and privilege, sets sail in 1950 with a young man's passionate expectations for the Europe that will change his life. Centering his story on this odyssey, he opens his life to us in a memoir that puts wit, sensibility, and elegance of mind to the service of unflinching autobiographical truth." --from back cover |
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Decision to go abroad My dearest friend | 3 |
Tony puts one over on the French Visit | 16 |
With my father in Italy Dr Simeons | 30 |
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