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Biography & Memoir· Poland

Willem de Kooning

by Willem De Kooning
Aggregate Editorial Score35/100
#26,435of 99,626 books
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Published 1965English
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About This Book

Willem de Kooning by Willem De Kooning is a landmark work of biography & memoir, first published in 1965. A remarkable work of biography and memoir, Willem de Kooning by Willem De Kooning (1965) offers unprecedented insight into an extraordinary life.

Book Details

AuthorWillem De Kooning
Published1965
Country of Origin🇵🇱 Poland
LanguageEnglish
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
Editorial Score35/100
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✍️ Biography & Memoir

True accounts of real lives, told by the subject or a biographer.

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Country of Origin

🇵🇱 Poland

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Editorial Assessment

Willem de Kooning by Willem De Kooning sits within the tradition of biography & memoir that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1965 in Poland, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 35/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Willem de Kooning lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Willem de Kooning reflects Willem De Kooning's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Poland's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
notable · national
196535
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About the Author
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Willem De Kooning is a Poland author whose work in biography & memoir has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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