Caliban In Grub Street
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ronald Knox
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sheed & Ward, 1930
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has writing on cover and large tear bottom left front (see photo), general wear and previous owner writing inside last page
In this insightful work of literary criticism, "Caliban In Grub Street," Ronald Knox dissects the state of modern journalism and literature with his characteristic wit and sharp intellect. Knox, a master of prose, offers a trenchant critique of the sensationalism and intellectual shallowness he perceived in the popular press of his time. He argues for a return to more rigorous standards of truth and artistry in writing, presenting his observations with both humor and a profound understanding of the craft. This volume is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of journalism, literary criticism, or the evolution of public discourse.
Author: Ronald Knox
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sheed & Ward, 1930
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Dust jacket has writing on cover and large tear bottom left front (see photo), general wear and previous owner writing inside last page
In this insightful work of literary criticism, "Caliban In Grub Street," Ronald Knox dissects the state of modern journalism and literature with his characteristic wit and sharp intellect. Knox, a master of prose, offers a trenchant critique of the sensationalism and intellectual shallowness he perceived in the popular press of his time. He argues for a return to more rigorous standards of truth and artistry in writing, presenting his observations with both humor and a profound understanding of the craft. This volume is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of journalism, literary criticism, or the evolution of public discourse.