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Candor and Perversion

Literature, Education, and the Arts

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Intellectual craftsmanship and the moral dimensions of art are central themes, as the author critiques the overwhelming influence of theory and extra-literary politics on literature. Through diverse examples, including Foucault and Pulp Fiction, he advocates for a return to core values within the humanities. The work offers a compelling synthesis of principles that could foster unity in a diverse nation, making it a significant commentary on contemporary culture. Recognized as a notable book by the Los Angeles Times and TLS in 1999, it resonates with urgent relevance.

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Candor and Perversion, Roger Shattuck

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Rok wydania
2000
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Tytuł
Candor and Perversion
Podtytuł
Literature, Education, and the Arts
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2000
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
432
ISBN13
9780393321111
Seria
Ocena
3,6 z 5
Opis
Intellectual craftsmanship and the moral dimensions of art are central themes, as the author critiques the overwhelming influence of theory and extra-literary politics on literature. Through diverse examples, including Foucault and Pulp Fiction, he advocates for a return to core values within the humanities. The work offers a compelling synthesis of principles that could foster unity in a diverse nation, making it a significant commentary on contemporary culture. Recognized as a notable book by the Los Angeles Times and TLS in 1999, it resonates with urgent relevance.