Autobiography

Morrissey

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struggles with anger and depression

materially deprived childhood

rise to success in music

introspective musings

dramatic prose and candid reflections

dark humor

unique insight into musician's mind

key figures in life and career

multiple significant locations

engaging moments overshadowed by tedious detail

self indulgent narrative

troubled childhood

personal reflections intertwined with artistic explorations

long and detailed narrative

Autobiography by Morrissey is a candid exploration of the singer's life, delving into his materially deprived childhood and his rise to success, while also exposing his struggles with anger, depression, and resignation. The book offers glimpses into Morrissey's thoughts at different points in his life, discussing what he deems important and showcasing his raw emotions. The narrative is a mix of poetic descriptions, dark humor, and introspective musings, providing a unique insight into the mind of the iconic musician.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is an expressive blend of dramatic prose and candid reflections, often filled with self-indulgence.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative chronicles Morrissey's life from his troubled childhood through his journey in music and personal reflections.

Setting:

The setting encompasses multiple locations significant to Morrissey's personal and artistic development.

Pacing:

The pacing varies significantly, with engaging moments often overshadowed by tedious detail and lengthy narratives.

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biography

autobiography

Topics:

childhood experiences

musical influences

formation of the smiths

mental health

criticism of societal norms

court cases

vegetarianism

coming of age

Notes:

Morrissey's autobiography is titled simply 'Autobiography' as a nod to classical composers like Beethoven.

The book reflects Morrissey's personal impressions and feelings more than just factual recounting of events.

It spans his life from childhood to the rise and fall of The Smiths, showcasing both triumphs and struggles.

Morrissey has a deep love for poetry, which influenced his writing style.

He discusses his vegetarianism and how it affected his life, particularly in relation to food experiences.

The book includes reflections on his early musical influences and friendships in the music industry.

Morrissey expresses a lot of bitterness towards the music industry, particularly regarding chart positions and lawsuits from former bandmates.

He describes his childhood as troubled, marked by feelings of isolation and distress.

The narrative is noted for its poetic and dramatic style, sometimes leading to excessive verbosity.

Morrissey often writes in the third person, creating a sense of detachment from his own life events.

He expresses deep admiration for literary figures like Oscar Wilde and A.E. Housman throughout the text.

Many readers feel the autobiography is uneven in pacing, with some sections dragging on too long without sufficient detail about his personal life.

Despite its flaws, fans appreciate the book for its candidness and Morrissey's distinctive voice.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of depression, self-harm, and mentions of traumatic childhood experiences.

From The Publisher:

"Spend the day in bed" with Autobiography by Morrissey, whose new album Low in High School is out November 17th

Steven Patrick Morrissey was born in Manchester on May 22nd 1959. Singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for twenty-six years, during which time he has had three number 1 albums in England in three different decades.

Achieving eleven Top 10 albums (plus nine with the Smiths), his songs have been recorded by David Bowie, Nancy Sinatra, Marianne Faithfull, Chrissie Hynde, Thelma Houston, My Chemical Romance and Christy Moore, amongst others.

An animal protectionist, in 2006 Morrissey was voted the second greatest living British icon by viewers of the BBC, losing out to Sir David Attenborough. In 2007 Morrissey was voted the greatest northern male, past or present, in a nationwide newspaper poll. In 2012, Morrissey was awarded the Keys to the City of Tel-Aviv.

It has been said "Most pop stars have to be dead before they reach the iconic status that Morrissey has reached in his lifetime."

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Morrissey was born Steven Patrick Morrissey in Manchester, England, on May 22, 1959. Singer-songwriter and cofounder of the Smiths (1982-1987), Morrissey has been a solo artist for 26 years, during which time he has had three #1 albums in England in…

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