{"product_id":"by-grand-central-station-i-sat-down-and-wept-9780679738046","title":"By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nOriginally published in 1945, this book of poetic prose encapsulates former journalist Elizabeth Smart's relationship with poet George Barker. Instantly, upon picking up a book of his poetry while browsing through a London bookshop, Smart fell in love with the poet. They would soon begin an indulgent love affair during which she gave birth to four of his children. He, however, remained legally married to his wife. This tale of passionate but fanatical love is a modern reflection of the Romantic poets.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Recognized Literary Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAccompanied in this edition by \u003ci\u003eThe Assumption of the Rogues and Rascals\u003c\/i\u003e, a short novel that may be read as its sequel, \u003ci\u003eBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept\u003c\/i\u003e has been hailed by critics worldwide as a work of sheer genius. This remarkable work is now widely recognized as a classic of poetic prose which has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Elizabeth Smart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nElizabeth Smart was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1913. She was educated at private schools in Canada and for a year at King's College, University of London. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, she chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker--and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barker's impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife to the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intense and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time.\n\nThey never married but Elizabeth bore George Barker four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever written--\u003ci\u003eBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Author's Legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nAfter the war, Elizabeth Smart supported herself and her family with journalism and advertising work. In 1963 she became literary and associate editor of \u003ci\u003eQueen\u003c\/i\u003e magazine but subsequently dropped out of the literary scene to live quietly in a remote part of Suffolk. Elizabeth Smart died in 1986.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eForeword by Brigid Brophy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth Smart was born in Ottawa, Canada, in 1913. She was educated at private schools in Canada and for a year at King's College, University of London. One day, while browsing in a London bookshop, she chanced upon a slim volume of poetry by George Barker--and fell passionately in love with him through the printed word. Eventually they communicated directly and, as a result of Barker's impecunious circumstances, Elizabeth Smart flew both him and his wife to the United States. Thus began one of the most extraordinary, intenese and ultimately tragic love affairs of our time. They never married but Elizabeth Smart four children and their relationship provided the impassioned inspiration for one of the most moving and immediate chronicles of a love affair ever writtten--\u003ci\u003eBy Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. \u003c\/i\u003eOriginally published in 1945, this remarkable work is now widely recognized as a classic work of poetic prose which has retained all of its searing poignancy, beauty and power of impact.\u003cbr\u003e After the war, Elizabeth Smart supported herself and her family with journalism and advertising work. In 1963 she became literary and associate editor of \u003ci\u003eQueen\u003c\/i\u003e magazine but subsequently dropped out of the literary scene to live quietly in a remote part of Suffolk. Elizabeth Smart died in 1986.","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680668455186,"sku":"9780679738046","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4faef31a-5edc-4d92-a33d-4cba9429be20.jpg?v=1734923965","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/by-grand-central-station-i-sat-down-and-wept-9780679738046","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}