The Metropolitan Critic
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This collection of incisive essays, The Metropolitan Critic, presents Clive James's sharp and often humorous observations on the literary landscape. James chronicles the works of prominent authors and dissects various literary movements with his characteristic wit and intellectual rigor. The volume illuminates the nuances of modern literature, offering a compelling perspective on the craft and impact of writing. It argues for a discerning approach to cultural consumption, instructing readers on the art of critical engagement. This essential work details the evolution of contemporary letters through the eyes of a master critic.
Author: Clive James
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Faber and Faber
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This collection of incisive essays, The Metropolitan Critic, presents Clive James's sharp and often humorous observations on the literary landscape. James chronicles the works of prominent authors and dissects various literary movements with his characteristic wit and intellectual rigor. The volume illuminates the nuances of modern literature, offering a compelling perspective on the craft and impact of writing. It argues for a discerning approach to cultural consumption, instructing readers on the art of critical engagement. This essential work details the evolution of contemporary letters through the eyes of a master critic.