ISBN: 9780006863557 - proust among the stars: how to read him; why read him? (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The first book to address everyone who relishes reading Proust and wants to know more about how his writing works. This is a matchless close reading of a literary masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time, and a lesson in how to read the Great Books profitably and pleasurably. Read this excellent book Stuart Jeffries, Guardian Very refreshing a splendidly tough-minded and generous introduction Gabriel Josipovici, Independent Brilliant Peter Conrad, Observer A splendidly thought-filled book Eric Griffiths, Evening Standard A book that recalls that Prousts novel is one of the great exercises in speculative imagining in the worlds literature; and that its originality lies first in the quality of Prousts textual invention, page after page, line after line. Art, death, sex, politics, loss, guilt, morality all Prousts major themes are here in all their glory, but revealed close up. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Unmarked trade paperback.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. No markings, annotations, or inscriptions. Tanned page block. Clean and tight cover, negligible rubbing only. There is no creasing at all to the spine. Thus: essentially near fine, SAVE FOR a conspicuously aged page block. xix, 348pp. (Lucid and elegant introduction to the thematic complexity and plenitude of the novel, especially strong on the incessant intratextual repetitions and resuscitations of its abiding motifs.).…