Description
This anthology brings together some of the most memorable pieces from recent years, includes Alan Bennett's Diary, Christopher Hitchens on Bill Clinton's presidency, Terry Castle's hotly-debated reading of Jane Austen's letters, Jerry Fodor taking issue with Richard Dawkins on evolution, Victor Kiernan on treason, Jenny Diski musing on death, Stephen Frears' adventures in Hollywood, Linda Colley on Nancy Reagan, Frank Kermode on Paul de Man and much much more.
Often controversial, the "London Review of Books" informs and entertains its readers with a fortnightly dose of all things cultural. Bringing together some of the choicest pieces from recent years, this anthology presents contemporary discursive journalism.
Reviews
Diverse, surprising, rigorous ... uncompromising. * Observer (in praise of The London Review of Books) *
The boldest of the literary journals. * Sunday Times (in praise of The London Review of Books) *
The most interesting journal in the English-speaking world. * The Nation (in praise of The London Review of Books) *
Book Information
ISBN 9781859841211
Author Jane Hindle
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 476g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 152mm * 25mm