James Salter : pilot, screenwriter, novelist / by Jeffrey Meyers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyers, Jeffrey, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Salter, James.

American literature--20th century--History and criticism.

American literature.

Authors, American--20th century--Biography.

Authors, American.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (245 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Louisiana State University Press, [2024]

Summary:

This book is a comprehensive biography of James Salter, exploring his multifaceted career as a pilot, screenwriter, and novelist. Jeffrey Meyers, who knew Salter personally, provides new insights into Salter's life and work, examining his literary influences, themes, and stylistic development. Meyers delves into Salter's experiences as a West Point graduate, fighter pilot, and world traveler, which shaped his writings. The book also discusses the significance of Salter's book and chapter titles, his depiction of sexual ecstasy, and his themes of war and love. Intended for new readers and admirers of Salter's work, this biography serves as an introduction to his achievements and his impact on contemporary literature. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

CONTENTS

PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CHRONOLOGY

ONE. A Restless Life

TWO. Fighter Pilot and Novelist

THREE. The Fate of Pleasure: A Sport and a Pastime and Light Years

FOUR. Sophisticated Style

FIVE. Unicorn in the Stable: Hollywood

SIX. Danger and Disillusion: Solo Faces and Dusk

SEVEN. Memories and Misfortunes: Burning the Days and Last Night

EIGHT. Intellectual Nourishment: There & Then, Life Is Meals and Don’t Save Anything

NINE. The Summa: All That Is

TEN. Strange Career

ELEVEN. Friendship and Recollections

Epilogue: Tributes

NOTES

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

Photographs Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Meyers, Jeffrey James Salter

ISBN:

9780807181676

0807181676

0807181684

9780807181683

OCLC:

1409613059