by Clive James (Author)
Literary critic, cultural commentator, TV personality, journalist, poet, political analyst, satirist and Formula One fan: Clive James is a man (and master) of many talents, and the essays collected here are testament to that fact. Whether discussing Bing Crosby, Bruno Schulz or Shakespeare, he manages to prioritise style and substance simultaneously, his tone never less than pitch-perfect, his argument always considered. With each phrase carefully crafted and each piece offering cause for thought, the resulting volume - which takes the reader from London to Bali, theatre to library, from pre-election campaigning to sitting in front of the TV at home, watching "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing" - is remarkable not only for its range and insight, but also its intimacy and honesty. A contemporary everyman, James is also unmistakably himself, and "The Meaning of Recognition" shows him at his witty, learned - and heartfelt - best.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 367
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Picador
Published: 21 Oct 2005
ISBN 10: 033044025X
ISBN 13: 9780330440257