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First published in 1977,A Postillion Struck by Lightning is volume one of Dirk Bogarde's best-selling memoirs Following Bogarde from childhood through adolescence, to the beginnings of his budding career,A Postillion Struck by Lightning is a heartfelt memoir, offering insight into what created the drive and charisma that eventually made him a star. Dreamy, sun-soaked summers full of freedom spent with his younger sister are mixed with holidays in France and rambling the countryside. Writing show more plays instead of playing sports, Dirk's talents lay in the creativity of painting and expression rather than in the precision of maths or science, much to the growing concern of his parents. Packed off to live with relatives in Scotland, his father hoped that a proper Scottish education would equip his son to follow in his footsteps for a career in Newspapers. In Scotland, Dirk learned to defend himself, to sound like a native Glaswegian, and to hide his intense homesickness. In essence; he learned to act. show lessTags
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This man could really write. All the volumes of his autobiography and his novels are well worth the read.
This is the first, an account of his childhood and young manhood.
This is the first, an account of his childhood and young manhood.
Why am I surprised at how good this book was?
Not for me
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Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1977
- People/Characters
- Dirk Bogarde
- Dedication
- This book is for My Father and Mother, Elizabeth, Gareth, Tony and Lally. With my Love.
- First words
- We were almost halfway down the gully when my sister screamed and called out, "I've found him!"
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Something like that," I said.
Classifications
- Genres
- Biography & Memoir, Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 791.43 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Movies, TV, Video Motion pictures, radio, television, podcasting Motion pictures
- LCC
- PN2598 .B647 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Drama Dramatic representation. The theater Special regions or countries
- BISAC
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- Members
- 246
- Popularity
- 131,620
- Reviews
- 4
- Rating
- (3.74)
- Languages
- English, German
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 14
- ASINs
- 9
