Original Copy: Selected Reviews And Journalism 1969-1986
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the intersection of wit and erudition stands John Carey, one of Britain's most formidable literary critics, whose Original Copy: Selected Reviews and Journalism 1969–1986 gathers nearly two decades of incisive cultural commentary into a single, indispensable volume. Spanning literature, society, and ideas, this collection presents Carey's sharp critical voice as it ranges across canonical authors, contemporary controversies, and the cultural currents that defined the latter half of the twentieth century — each piece a masterclass in precision and persuasive argument. Carey's prose style is deceptively accessible: elegant and economical on the surface, yet bristling with intellectual rigour and a refusal to accept received wisdom. As Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford, he brings formidable scholarly authority to bear on his subjects while never losing sight of the general reader, a balance that distinguishes the very best literary journalism. Whether dissecting the pretensions of the literary establishment or championing neglected voices, Original Copy illuminates the critical mind at its most engaged — and leaves the reader wondering just how much of our cultural consensus deserves a second, harder look.
Author: John Carey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Essays
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
At the intersection of wit and erudition stands John Carey, one of Britain's most formidable literary critics, whose Original Copy: Selected Reviews and Journalism 1969–1986 gathers nearly two decades of incisive cultural commentary into a single, indispensable volume. Spanning literature, society, and ideas, this collection presents Carey's sharp critical voice as it ranges across canonical authors, contemporary controversies, and the cultural currents that defined the latter half of the twentieth century — each piece a masterclass in precision and persuasive argument. Carey's prose style is deceptively accessible: elegant and economical on the surface, yet bristling with intellectual rigour and a refusal to accept received wisdom. As Merton Professor of English Literature at Oxford, he brings formidable scholarly authority to bear on his subjects while never losing sight of the general reader, a balance that distinguishes the very best literary journalism. Whether dissecting the pretensions of the literary establishment or championing neglected voices, Original Copy illuminates the critical mind at its most engaged — and leaves the reader wondering just how much of our cultural consensus deserves a second, harder look.