Great Books
| Author | : David Denby |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 496 |
| Release | : 2013-06-18 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781439127155 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1439127158 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (158 Downloads) |
Download or read book Great Books written by David Denby and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER At the age of forty-eight, writer and film critic David Denby returned to Columbia University and re-enrolled in two core courses in Western civilization to confront the literary and philosophical masterpieces -- the "great books" -- that are now at the heart of the culture wars. In Great Books, he leads us on a glorious tour, a rediscovery and celebration of such authors as Homer and Boccaccio, Locke and Nietzsche. Conrad and Woolf. The resulting personal odyssey is an engaging blend of self-discovery, cultural commentary, reporting, criticism, and autobiography -- an inspiration for anyone in love with the written word.
