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Seeing Mary Plain: A Life of Mary McCarthyFrom her Partisan Review days to her controversial success as the author of The Group, to an epic libel battle with Lillian Hellman, Mary McCarthy brought a nineteenth century scope and drama to her emblematic twentieth century life. Dubbed by Time as "quite possibly the cleverest woman America has ever produced," McCarthy moved in a circle of ferociously sharp tongued intellectuals all of whom had plenty to say about this diamond in their midst.
From her Partisan Review days to her controversial success as the author of The Group, to an epic libel battle with Lillian Hellman, Mary McCarthy brought a nineteenth-century scope and drama to her emblematic twentieth-century life. Dubbed by Time as "quite possibly the cleverest woman America has ever produced," McCarthy moved in a circle of ferociously sharp-tongued intellectuals all of whom had plenty to say about this diamond in their midst. Frances Kiernan's biography does justice to one of the most controversial American intellectuals of the twentieth century. With interviews from dozens of McCarthy's friends, former lovers, literary and political comrades-in-arms, awestruck admirers, amused observers, and bitter adversaries, Seeing Mary Plain is rich in ironic judgment and eloquent testimony. A Los Angeles Times Best Book of 2000 and a Washington Post Book World "Rave.""Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 05/17/2002
ISBN: 9780393323078
Pages: 848
Weight: 2.53lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.10w x 1.54d
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Great for home office
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This was a great replacement to the chair I use when I work from home, padding is firm and comfortable so I have no issue sitting on it for hours, the arm rest are foldable so is very convenient when my dogs are in co worker duty.
Very easy to put together and it feels very firm and stable.
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★★★★★ 5
Thick seat cushion
Color: Grey
This double-layer seat cushion is so comfortable! Before, my lower back would ache after just an hour on a hard bench, but now I can work in this chair for most of the day without feeling tired. The PU leather has a great texture, looks high-end, and is incredibly easy to maintain—just wipe it down with a cloth when it gets dirty. It feels smooth and breathable. The 360-degree swivel is very smooth, making it convenient to reach for documents in the office. The casters roll quietly and won’t scratch the floor. For anyone who spends a lot of time working at a desk, the comfort level at this price point is absolutely worth it. I highly recommend it.
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★★★★★ 3
Meh
Color: Black
It's ok. I got it because it looked like it has more cushion and might be more comfortable. Nope. It's the same comfort level as different chairs. My reer still goes numb and gets uncomfortable in this chair. Also, where your arms sit, the chair arms are slightly curved upwards and it causes my chair to be unable to fit under my desk. If they weren't slightly curved, that wouldn't happen. It's just another chair, nothing spectacular.
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★★★★★ 5
Perfect for work
Color: Grey
Great quality office chair. Easy to put together as there is minimal assembly required with easy to follow instructions. The chair has many sitting options. Makes for a perfect chair to use all day long. Its an ergonomic chair that allows you to adjust tilt tension, arm rest height, chair height, and allows to actually move arm rest upward and out of the way. You can swivel and sway and roll around with ease. Perfect chair for sitting all day. The head rest provides great neck support and the padding is very comfortable and supportive. The wheels are strong and the entire chair is sturdy. Quality material, The cushion is made with memory foam as well as comfort foam. Such a quality chair. This is a great value for the money. I would recommend to anyone that sits for any period of time for work or otherwise .
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★★★★★ 5
Great chair for everyday use
I’m really happy with this ergonomic chair. It was easy to put together and feels very sturdy once assembled. The mesh back is breathable and keeps my back cool even after sitting for hours. The seat cushion is comfortable and supportive, and the armrests are positioned well for working at a desk. I also like how smoothly the wheels roll and how easy it is to adjust the height. For the price, the quality is honestly better than I expected. I’ve been using it every day for work and it makes long sitting sessions much more comfortable. Definitely a great value and I would recommend it.
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