Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright

Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright

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Explore the turbulent life of America’s architectural titan in Paul Hendrickson’s “Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright.” Far from a simple hagiography, this biography delves into the complex psyche of Wright, exposing his vulnerabilities and contradictions. Hendrickson meticulously uncovers the hidden connections between Wright’s personal traumas, like his father’s abandonment and the horrific Taliesin murders, and his groundbreaking designs. Discover a Wright haunted by personal demons, navigating scandal and controversy, while simultaneously shaping the landscape of modern architecture. More than just an architectural history, “Plagued by Fire” is a gripping exploration of ambition, genius, and the high cost of artistic vision. A must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of Wright’s enduring legacy.

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Frank Lloyd Wright has long been known as a rank egotist who held in contempt almost everything aside from his own genius. Harder to detect, but no less real, is a Wright who fully understood, and suffered from, the choices he made.

This is the Wright whom Paul Hendrickson reveals in this masterful biography: the Wright who was haunted by his father, about whom he told the greatest lie of his life. And this, we see, is the Wright of many other neglected aspects of his story: his close, and perhaps romantic, relationship with friend and early mentor Cecil Corwin; the eerie, unmistakable role of fires in his life; the connection between the 1921 Black Wall Street massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the murder of his mistress, her two children, and four others at his beloved Wisconsin home.

In showing us Wrights facades along with their cracks, Hendrickson helps us form a fresh, deep, and more human understanding of the man. With prodigious research, unique vision, and his ability to make sense of a life in ways at once unexpected, poetic, and undeniably brilliant, he has given us the defining book on Wright.

Dive into the complex and often contradictory life of America's most iconic architect with Paul Hendrickson's "Plagued by Fire: The Dreams and Furies of Frank Lloyd Wright." This is not just another biography rehashing familiar ground; Hendrickson's meticulously researched and deeply insightful work unveils a Frank Lloyd Wright far more nuanced and human than the self-proclaimed genius the world has come to know. Explore the hidden depths behind the architectural marvels, delving into the personal demons, concealed relationships, and haunting tragedies that shaped Wright's extraordinary career. Hendrickson meticulously peels back the layers of Wright's carefully constructed public persona, revealing a man wrestling with his past, particularly the legacy of his elusive father, a figure central to a significant lie Wright perpetuated throughout his life. "Plagued by Fire" fearlessly confronts the darker aspects of Wright's story, examining his close and potentially romantic bond with early mentor Cecil Corwin, and the recurring motif of devastating fires that seemed to follow him throughout his life. But Hendrickson goes further, boldly exploring the eerie connections between seemingly disparate events, such as the 1921 Black Wall Street massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the unspeakable tragedy at Taliesin, Wright's beloved Wisconsin home, where his mistress, her children, and others were murdered. These investigations shed new light on Wrights emotional state and the turbulent times in which he lived and worked, adding layers of intrigue and offering fresh interpretations of his life. This gripping biography is not just for architecture enthusiasts; it's a compelling narrative of a flawed genius, a man of immense talent and equally immense contradictions. Hendrickson masterfully weaves together historical context, psychological insight, and evocative prose to create a portrait of Wright that is both deeply sympathetic and unflinchingly honest. Prepare to be captivated by the untold stories and unsettling truths behind the legend, in what many critics have hailed as the definitive biography of Frank Lloyd Wright. Experience the dreams, the furies, and the enduring legacy of a true American visionary. "Plagued by Fire" offers an unparalleled understanding of the man behind the masterpieces, solidifying its place as an essential addition to any collection of architectural history, biography, or American literature. Discover the Frank Lloyd Wright you thought you knew, and prepare to be surprised.
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0385353650
ISBN-13

9780385353656
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624
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930
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First Edition
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