Sophie's Choice NOVEL BY STYRON WRITTEN BY:  The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica See Article History Sophie’s Choice, novel by William Styron, published in 1979, that examines the historical, moral, and psychological ramifications of the Holocaust through the tragic life of a Roman Catholic survivor of Auschwitz. Set in the late 1940s, the novel is narrated by Stingo, a young Southern writer who is the author’s thinly veiled alter ego. In a boardinghouse in Brooklyn, New York, Stingo becomes friends with a pair of tormented lovers: Nathan Landau, a brilliant but unstable Jew, and Sophie Zawistowska, a beautiful and guilt-ridden Polish refugee. On a journey to the South, accompanied by Sophie, Stingo learns that Sophie while at Auschwitz was forced to choose which of her two children would survive and which would die. Sophie leaves unexpectedly, and Stingo trails her to the boardinghouse, where he discovers that Nathan and Sophie have committed suicide.

60 år gammel ble den amerikanske forfatteren William Styron rammet av en voldsom depresjon. Den satte ham fullstendig ut av spill og holdt på å koste ham livet. I denne boken forteller han åpent og direkte om sin sykdom. Styron beskriver hvordan depresjonen virket inn på kroppen - han klarte ikke å gå skikkelig, kunne ikke kjøre bil, mistet stemmen - og hvordan selvmordet virket stadig mer tiltrekkende. Han diskuterer også årsakene til sin depresjon, og viser at flere kjente kunstnere har kjempet med slike lidelser.

Boken består av to parallelle historier. En finner sted i 1947, der Stringo forteller om sitt liv i New York og om sitt vennskap med Nathan og Sophie og deres stormfulle forhold. I mens forteller Sophie om sitt liv i Warszawa under andre verdenskrig og hvordan hun overlevde i Auschwitz, og de vanskelige valgene hun møtte i konsentrasjonsleiren

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A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this bestseller is Styron's true account of his descent into a crippling and almost suicidal depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape, as well as the illuminating path to recovery.

How does a writer compose a suicide note? This was not a question that the prize-winning novelist had ever contemplated before. In this true account of his depression, he describes an illness that reduced him from a successful writer to a man arranging his own destruction.

William Styron has enjoyed a resurgence of popularity with the publication of "Darkness Visible" (1990), his account of his struggle with near-suicidal depression. His works are known for discussing psychological conflicts within families, religious doubt, existentialism, racial tension, and the role of history in fiction. Often compared with William Faulkner, Styron has emerged as one of the most important figures in contemporary American literature and is best known for his continuation of the Southern gothic tradition. Through original essays, reprints of previously published criticism, and excerpts from reviews, this volume traces the critical reception of Styron's writings over the last 40 years. All of Styron's novels are covered, but the majority of the selections focus on his three most important works: "Lie Down in Darkness," "The Confessions of Nat Turner," and "Sophie's Choice." The pieces reflect a variety of critical perspectives, and the introduction overviews significant trends and omissions in Styron criticism. A bibliography lists Styron's writings, along with critical studies of his work.

Some call it the blues or a storm in their head. William Styron referred to it as "darkness visible." Whatever the description, depression is a disorder of the mind and body that affects millions of adults at some point in their lives. In Take Control of Your Depression, Dr. Susan J. Noonan provides people experiencing depression with strategies to take stock of their mental state, to chart a course toward emotional balance, and to track their progress on the journey to well-being. Writing from her personal experience as both a recipient and a provider of mental health services, Dr. Noonan explains how to obtain care from professionals, outlines what medical options are available, and lists everyday things people can do to feel better. Integrating medicine, psychology, and holistic care while exploring the basics of mental health, she touches on diet, sleep habits, physical activity, and mindfulness techniques.This useful and compassionate workbook, which is specifically designed for people who find it difficult to focus and concentrate during a depressive episode, includes* proven relapse prevention and resilience techniques* targeted cognitive exercises * daily worksheets that can be used to track your progress and response to therapy* the fundamentals of Cognitive Behavior Therapy* advice on dealing with family and friends* guidance from remarkable people on depression* a discussion of how technology and social media can be used to manage well-being* a section on treatment-resistant depression* specialized tips aimed at women, men, adolescents, the elderly, and people dealing with chronic illnessThe only workbook on depression that combines a discussion of medical options, talk therapy techniques, and established self-help strategies, Take Control of Your Depression empowers individuals to participate in their own care, which offers them a better chance of recovery and of staying well.Praise for Other Books by Susan J. Noonan"This practical and compassionate handbook is perfectly suited to individuals living with depression: in accessible language, it offers firm, specific advice and quick cognitive tests and self-assessment metrics that even those in the deepest of doldrums will find helpful and relevant... a valuable volume for those suffering from depression, as well as for loved ones who are fighting the fight by their side."-Publisher's Weekly"From defining a baseline of depression to charting moods and preventing relapses, this workbook is a top pick for any depression sufferer!"-Reference and Research Book News"This practical guide is an important contribution to the growing genre of self-help works on this topic."-Library Journal"This text is a much-needed addition to mental health literature, as depression is stigmatized and few understand how to support friends and loved ones who frequently do not obtain help on their own."-American Reference Books Annual"This book offers useful insight for any health professional working within mental health... It is of enormous value to the layperson, hungry for knowledge about how best to interact and help their loved one face the dreadful ravages of depression."-Nursing Times

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Authors discussed include: Wendell Berry, Erskine Caldwell, Truman Capote, Ralph Ellison, William Faulkner, Shelby Foote, Zora Neal Hurston, Bobbie Ann Mason, Cormac McCarthy, Flannery O'Connor, William Styron, Anne Tyler, Alice Walker, Robert Penn Warren, Eudora Welty, Tennessee Williams, Thomas Wolfe, Richard Wright, and many more.By World War II, the Southern Renaissance had established itself as one of the most significant literary events of the century, and today much of the best American fiction is southern fiction. Though the flowering of realistic and local-color writing during the fir

Contributors include Harold Bloom, Jules Feiffer, John Guare, Norman Mailer, Peter Matthiessen, Maggie Paley, Richard Price, James Salter, Robert Silvers, William Styron, Gay Talese, Calvin Trillin, Gore Vidal, and 200 other Plimpton intimates Norman Mailer said that George Plimpton was the best-loved man in New York. This book is the party that was George's life-and it's a big one-attended by scores of famous people, as well as lesser-known intimates and acquaintances. They talk about his life: its privileged beginnings, its wild and triumphant middle, its brave, sad end. They say that George was a man of many parts: the "last gentleman," founder and first editor of The Paris Review, the graceful writer who brought the New Journalism to sports, and Everyman's proxy boxer, trapeze artist, stand-up comic, Western movie villain, and Playboy centerfold photographer. George's last years were awesome, truly so. His greatest gift was to be a blessing to others-not all, truth be told-and that gift ended only with his death. But his parties, if this is one, need never end at all.