Lillian Hellman was born in New Orleans, spent her childhood between New Orleans and New York, attended New York University and Columbia. In 1934 she launched her career as a playwright with The Children's Hour. Over the next three decades came a succession of achievements in the theatre: she has twice been awarded the New York Drama Critics Circle Prize for the best play of the year. Miss Hellman's memoir An Unfinished Woman won the National Book Award in 1969. She also received the Gold...
Scoundrel time
Scoundrel time
Synopsis
In 1952, Lillian Hellman faced the House Committee on Un-American Activities, a terrifying experience that brought devastating controversy and personal loss. This memoir recounts her defiance in refusing to incriminate herself or others, avoiding trial but enduring severe consequences. Hellman's story features a remarkable cast, including her lover Dashiell Hammett, famous friends, and the 'scoundrels'—ruthless politicians and their compliant associates—who shaped this dark period in American history.
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Lillian HellmanProtagonist
Dashiell HammettSupporting
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Scoundrel timeUnknown, 1976
155 pages
Little, BrownLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97803163551551st ed.5 editions available
