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The Lives of Lee Miller

Antony Penrose
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The Lives of Lee Miller

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995

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Antony Penrose

The Lives of Lee Miller

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 20th century

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Lives of Lee Miller, Antony Penrose explores the multifaceted life of Lee Miller, highlighting her evolution from a successful fashion model to a celebrated war photographer and surrealist artist. The text delves into her personal and professional relationships, reflecting her resilience and complexity beyond conventional roles.

Informative

Contemplative

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,625 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose offers a captivating exploration of Miller's multifaceted life, highlighting her roles as a model, photographer, and war correspondent. The biography is insightful and richly illustrated, but some reviewers find it lacks depth in analyzing her personal complexities. Penrose’s intimate perspective is both a strength and a limitation.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lives of Lee Miller?

A reader who enjoys The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose likely appreciates biographies of creative, multifaceted individuals. Fans of Frida by Hayden Herrera or The Diary of Anne Frank would find this exploration of a pioneering woman photographer enchanting, as it offers a mix of art, history, and personal insight.

4.2

1,625 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

216

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 20th century

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Arts & Culture

World History
Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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