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Studying with Miss Bishop
Book • 2021
In 'Studying with Miss Bishop: Memoirs from a Young Writer's Life', Dana Gioia recounts his encounters with six pivotal figures who shaped his writing career.
These include celebrated authors like Elizabeth Bishop, John Cheever, and James Dickey, as well as lesser-known individuals like his uncle and poet Ronald Perry.
The book offers a unique perspective on literary education and the personal experiences that form a writer's life.
These include celebrated authors like Elizabeth Bishop, John Cheever, and James Dickey, as well as lesser-known individuals like his uncle and poet Ronald Perry.
The book offers a unique perspective on literary education and the personal experiences that form a writer's life.
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