The Bit Between My Teeth: A Literary Chronicle Of 1950-1965
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A landmark work of American literary criticism, The Bit Between My Teeth presents Edmund Wilson's incisive commentary on the literary and cultural landscape spanning fifteen pivotal years of the twentieth century. One of America's most formidable critics, Wilson chronicles an era of remarkable creative output, assessing authors, movements, and ideas with his characteristic precision and intellectual authority. The collection argues passionately for rigorous engagement with literature, dissecting the work of contemporaries and established figures alike with equal parts admiration and sharp-eyed scrutiny. Wilson's prose is authoritative yet readable, guiding the reader through a rich panorama of mid-century thought that remains essential reading for anyone serious about American letters.
Author: Edmund Wilson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Binding appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A landmark work of American literary criticism, The Bit Between My Teeth presents Edmund Wilson's incisive commentary on the literary and cultural landscape spanning fifteen pivotal years of the twentieth century. One of America's most formidable critics, Wilson chronicles an era of remarkable creative output, assessing authors, movements, and ideas with his characteristic precision and intellectual authority. The collection argues passionately for rigorous engagement with literature, dissecting the work of contemporaries and established figures alike with equal parts admiration and sharp-eyed scrutiny. Wilson's prose is authoritative yet readable, guiding the reader through a rich panorama of mid-century thought that remains essential reading for anyone serious about American letters.