A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms
June 14, 2011 | by Thessaly La Force
Join contributing editor Sadie Stein tonight as she talks to Carmela Ciuraru about her new book, Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms. In a series of biographical snapshots that range from Orwell to Eliot, Ciuraru examines literary figures who have adopted pen names—and the strange, tangled, fascinating history of noms de plume. Described as “part detective story, part exposé, part literary history, and an absorbing psychological meditation on identity and creativity” the book is sure to spawn engaging discussion. 7:00 P.M. at 192 Books at 192 10th Avenue, New York City.
G Lewis | June 15, 2011 at 7:10 am
From Orwell to Eliot? My, some range.
F. Harvey | June 16, 2011 at 1:33 am
And no Brian O’Nolan! What a shame.