A collection of John Carey’s greatest, wisest, and wittiest
reviews—amassed over a lifetime of writing  In 1977, newly
installed as a professor of English at Oxford, John Carey took the
position of chief reviewer for the Sunday Times. In a career
spanning over 40 years and upwards of 1,000 reviews, Carey has kept
abreast of the brightest and best books of the day, distilling his
thoughts each week for the entertainment of Sunday readers. Â
Contained in this volume is the cream of that substantial crop: a
choice selection of the books which Carey has most cherished.
Covering subjects as diverse as the science of laughter, the art of
Grayson Perry, the history of madness, and Sylvia Plath’s
letters, this is a collection of treats and surprises, suffused
with careful thought, wisdom, and enjoyment. The result is a
compendium of titles that have stood the test of time, offered with
Carey’s warmest recommendation.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
John Carey
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Dimensions: |
197 x 127mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-27302-1 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-300-27302-9 |
Barcode: |
9780300273021 |
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