Great books : my adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and other indestructible writers of the Western world
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster, 1997.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
492 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"A Touchstone book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 465-470) and index.
Description
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.
Awards
National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction Finalist
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Denby, D. (1997). Great books: my adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and other indestructible writers of the Western world (First Touchstone edition.). Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denby, David. 1997. Great Books: My Adventures With Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World. Simon & Schuster.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Denby, David. Great Books: My Adventures With Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World Simon & Schuster, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Denby, David. Great Books: My Adventures With Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World First Touchstone edition., Simon & Schuster, 1997.
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