Meaning of Recognition: New Essays 2001 - 2005 - Rilegato

James, Clive

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 033044025X ISBN 13: 9780330440257

Casa editrice: Picador, 2005

Riassunto

Literary critic, cultural commentator, TV personality, journalist, poet, political analyst, satirist and Formula One fan: Clive James is a man (and master) of many talents, and the essays collected here are testament to that fact. Whether discussing Bing Crosby, Bruno Schulz or Shakespeare, he manages to prioritise style and substance simultaneously, his tone never less than pitch-perfect, his argument always considered. With each phrase carefully crafted and each piece offering cause for thought, the resulting volume -- which takes the reader from London to Bali, theatre to library, from pre-election campaigning to sitting in front of the TV at home, watching The Sopranos and The West Wing -- is remarkable not only for its range and insight, but also its intimacy and honesty. A contemporary everyman, James is also unmistakably himself, and The Meaning of Recognition shows him at his witty, learned -- and heartfelt -- best.

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Descrizione del libro:

A dazzling new collection -- insightful, illuminating and intelligent as ever

L'autore:

Clive James is the author of more than twenty books. As well as essays, verse and novels, he has published literary and television criticism, travel writing, and three volumes of autobiography. In 1992 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia and in 2003 he was awarded the Philip Hodgins memorial medal for literature.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Picador
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 033044025X
• ISBN 13: 9780330440257
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 383