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The Hearing Trumpet with Joanna Moorhead

On the Road with Penguin Classics

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Leonora Carrington: A Surreal Journey

This chapter explores the life and artistic evolution of Leonora Carrington, focusing on her autobiographical elements and the interplay of dreams and reality in her work. It highlights her resistance to societal norms, her embrace of the Surrealist movement in Paris, and the complexities of her relationships, particularly with Max Ernst. Through this narrative, the chapter underscores themes of individuality, aging, and the deeper truths of artistic identity within a historical context.

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