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 prioritize 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 volumewhich 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 Wingis 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, learnedand heartfeltbest.
Categories:
- Literature & Fiction
- Essays & Correspondence
- Essays
- Essays & Correspondence
Publisher : Trans-Atlantic Publications, Inc.
Author : James, Clive
Language : English
Edition : Main Market
Published :2005-12-31
Number Of Pages : 367
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 033044025X
ISBN-13 : 9780330440257
Item weight : 0.85 lb
Dimensions : 1.2 in x 5.4 in x 8.6 in
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