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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. ?When you're laughing aloud at David Sedaris?s every sentence, it?s easy to miss the more serious side of what he?s up to.  Fortunately, Kevin Kopelson has come along to guide readers through the work of the best and most subversive social satirist in America.?  -Stephen McCauley, author of The Object of My Affection "Charting a course from Marcel Proust to Tony Danza, Kevin artfully captures the exquisite pleasure and pain of reading David Sedaris. A witty, thoughtful, intimate encounter." -David Hyde Pierce"If I were to read a book on David Sedaris it might be this one." -Paul ReubensDavid Sedaris is nothing less than a literary phenomenon. His readings and live performances sell out within hours, while his books-Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim-have each been best-sellers. Sedaris became an almost overnight sensation in 1992 when he recounted his surreal experiences working as a Macy?s department store elf named Crumpet on NPR?s Morning Edition. The sardonic wit displayed in his ?SantaLand Diaries? has since made him America?s preeminent satirist-brutally honest, often painfully sad, and above all, truly hilarious. In Sedaris, Kevin Kopelson engages with the most difficult, uncomfortable, and often most humorous aspects of Sedaris?s writing-shame and public humiliation, dysfunctional families and destructive relationships, misanthropy and self-loathing-to reveal what makes Sedaris such an effective and affecting satirist, and to show why so many readers and listeners identify with him. For Kopelson, the key to understanding Sedaris lies in recognizing the importance of relationships to his comedy. Drawing extensively on both his nonfiction essays and short stories, Kopelson maps out Sedaris?s relationships in more or less chronological order-grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, friends, coworkers, strangers, children, and lovers-and identifies the misunderstandings, betrayals, and cruelties that we all experience, but which in Sedaris?s voice are brilliantly and grotesquely magnified.  Written for everyone who loves David Sedaris and has wondered why they find him so relevant to their own lives, Sedaris succeeds in taking seriously this sublimely caustic, riotously funny, and ultimately important writer. And for anyone unfamiliar with Sedaris, this book is the perfect introduction. Kevin Kopelson is professor of English at the University of Iowa. His previous books include Neatness Counts: Essays on the Writer?s Desk (Minnesota, 2004). …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. ?When you're laughing aloud at David Sedaris?s every sentence, it?s easy to miss the more serious side of what he?s up to.  Fortunately, Kevin Kopelson has come along to guide readers through the work of the best and most subversive social satirist in America.?  -Stephen McCauley, author of The Object of My Affection "Charting a course from Marcel Proust to Tony Danza, Kevin artfully captures the exquisite pleasure and pain of reading David Sedaris. A witty, thoughtful, intimate encounter." -David Hyde Pierce"If I were to read a book on David Sedaris it might be this one." -Paul ReubensDavid Sedaris is nothing less than a literary phenomenon. His readings and live performances sell out within hours, while his books-Barrel Fever, Holidays on Ice, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim-have each been best-sellers. Sedaris became an almost overnight sensation in 1992 when he recounted his surreal experiences working as a Macy?s department store elf named Crumpet on NPR?s Morning Edition. The sardonic wit displayed in his ?SantaLand Diaries? has since made him America?s preeminent satirist-brutally honest, often painfully sad, and above all, truly hilarious. In Sedaris, Kevin Kopelson engages with the most difficult, uncomfortable, and often most humorous aspects of Sedaris?s writing-shame and public humiliation, dysfunctional families and destructive relationships, misanthropy and self-loathing-to reveal what makes Sedaris such an effective and affecting satirist, and to show why so many readers and listeners identify with him. For Kopelson, the key to understanding Sedaris lies in recognizing the importance of relationships to his comedy. Drawing extensively on both his nonfiction essays and short stories, Kopelson maps out Sedaris?s relationships in more or less chronological order-grandparents, parents, siblings, teachers, friends, coworkers, strangers, children, and lovers-and identifies the misunderstandings, betrayals, and cruelties that we all experience, but which in Sedaris?s voice are brilliantly and grotesquely magnified.  Written for everyone who loves David Sedaris and has wondered why they find him so relevant to their own lives, Sedaris succeeds in taking seriously this sublimely caustic, riotously funny, and ultimately important writer. And for anyone unfamiliar with Sedaris, this book is the perfect introduction. Kevin Kopelson is professor of English at the University of Iowa. His previous books include Neatness Counts: Essays on the Writer?s Desk (Minnesota, 2004). …

Paperback. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

Condizione: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Condizione: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paper Back. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. 1. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used - Very Good.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 257pp. Trade pb, VG, In Sedaris, "Kevin Kopelson engages with the most difficult, uncomfortable, and often most humorous aspects of Sedaris's writing, to reveal what makes Sedaris such an effective and affecting satirist, and to show why so many readers and listeners identify with him".…

1996 Kopelson, Kevin BEETHOVEN'S KISS; PIANISM, PERVERSION, AND THE MASTERY OF DESIRE Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press, c1996 First printing 198pp Notes, bibliography, index 8vo Small ding on lower edge of front cover, else fine trade paperback copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 6 x 9 inches, 164 pages. Green cloth hardcover with silver type. Library stamp on FEP, otherwise near fine condition. DJ is VG with a couple of creases. Essay on modern literature.

hardcover. Condizione: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Softcover. Condizione: Near Fine. 0.9 x 8.3 x 5.3 Inches; 257 pages.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Clean and bright; no owners' marks; except for light shelf rubbing at the edges and corners of the soft cover, excellent.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine. clean, unmarked copy.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Near fine, tight and clean trade paperback shows a touch of shelf wear and barcode price sticker to rear wraps. 208 pages. Nice copy of this work that is ".the first extensive analysis of the relation of erotic philosophy to homosexuality in the modern period.".

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. In fine condition; tiny nick bottom of spine; faint scuffing to wraps; otherwise, as new. 194 numbered pages. 8.5 x 5.5 in.