The Harold Nicolson Diaries: 1907-1963

The Harold Nicolson Diaries: 1907-1963

by NigelNicolson (Editor)

Synopsis

Harold Nicolson is one of the three great political diarists of the 20th century (along with Chips Channon and Alan Clark). Nicolson was an MP (Conservative, 1935-45, who also flirted with Labour after WWII). He had previously been in the Foreign Office and attended the Paris Peace Conference in 1919, and material from his period is included in this new edition for the first time. Nicolson (like Channon and Clark) never achieved high office, but rarely a day went by when he didn't record what was going on at Westminster. He socialised widely, was married to the poet and author Vita Sackville-West, and together they created the famous garden at Sissinghurst. Both were bi-sexuals and had affairs outside their marriage. This new edition also drawx on diary entries and letters previously considered too sensitive for inclusion. The diversity of Harold Nicolson's interests and the irony in his writing make his diary a highly entertaining record of his life and times, as well as a document of great historical value.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: W&N
Published: 09 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 0297847643
ISBN 13: 9780297847649
Book Overview: New material includes Versailles peace conference and 1920s Edited by author's son with full access to sensitive family diaries and correspondence Last available in 1989 Magnificent reviews on original publication: 'Not only a brilliant portrait of English society, but a touching self-portrait of a highly intelligent and civilised man driven by conscience to enter politics,' - Kenneth Clark; 'The book as a historical document has so many merits that it is hard to know where to begin,' - Denis Brogan, Guardian; 'One stops to marvel at the achievement. Honesty, decency, modesty, magnanimity, are stamped on every page, as evident as the wit,' Michael Foot, Evening Standard; 'He remains completely unaware that he is tapping out a masterpiece. As lively as Creevey or the de Goncourts', A P Ryan, The Times.

Media Reviews
'a tremendous read.' -- Sam Leith THE SPECTATOR
Author Bio
Nigel Nicolson is the co-founder of Weidenfeld & Nicolson; he was a Conservative MP in the 1950s, but was sacked by his Bournemouth and Christchurch constituency for attacking Anthony Eden, the PM, over Suez. He went on to make a career of writing.