Author: Kurt Vonnegut Publisher: Dial Press ISBN: 0525510133 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 162
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “For all those who have lived with Vonnegut in their imaginations . . . this is what he is like in person.”–USA Today In a volume that is penetrating, introspective, incisive, and laugh-out-loud funny, one of the great men of letters of this age–or any age–holds forth on life, art, sex, politics, and the state of America’s soul. From his coming of age in America, to his formative war experiences, to his life as an artist, this is Vonnegut doing what he does best: Being himself. Whimsically illustrated by the author, A Man Without a Country is intimate, tender, and brimming with the scope of Kurt Vonnegut’s passions. Praise for A Man Without a Country “[This] may be as close as Vonnegut ever comes to a memoir.”–Los Angeles Times “Like [that of] his literary ancestor Mark Twain, [Kurt Vonnegut’s] crankiness is good-humored and sharp-witted. . . . [Reading A Man Without a Country is] like sitting down on the couch for a long chat with an old friend.”–The New York Times Book Review “Filled with [Vonnegut’s] usual contradictory mix of joy and sorrow, hope and despair, humor and gravity.”–Chicago Tribune “Fans will linger on every word . . . as once again [Vonnegut] captures the complexity of the human condition with stunning calligraphic simplicity.”–The Australian “Thank God, Kurt Vonnegut has broken his promise that he will never write another book. In this wondrous assemblage of mini-memoirs, we discover his family’s legacy and his obstinate, unfashionable humanism.”–Studs Terkel
Author: Pierre Bayard Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1596917148 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 129
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In this delightfully witty, provocative book, literature professor and psychoanalyst Pierre Bayard argues that not having read a book need not be an impediment to having an interesting conversation about it. (In fact, he says, in certain situations reading the book is the worst thing you could do.) Using examples from such writers as Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Montaigne, and Umberto Eco, he describes the varieties of "non-reading"-from books that you've never heard of to books that you've read and forgotten-and offers advice on how to turn a sticky social situation into an occasion for creative brilliance. Practical, funny, and thought-provoking, How to Talk About Books You Haven't Read-which became a favorite of readers everywhere in the hardcover edition-is in the end a love letter to books, offering a whole new perspective on how we read and absorb them.
Author: Kurt Vonnegut Publisher: Seven Stories Press ISBN: 1583227903 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 164
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A Man Without a Country is Kurt Vonnegut’s hilariously funny and razor-sharp look at life ("If I die—God forbid—I would like to go to heaven to ask somebody in charge up there, ‘Hey, what was the good news and what was the bad news?"), art ("To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it."), politics ("I asked former Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton what he thought of our great victory over Iraq and he said, ‘Mohammed Ali versus Mr. Rogers.’"), and the condition of the soul of America today ("What has happened to us?"). Based on short essays and speeches composed over the last five years and plentifully illustrated with artwork by the author throughout, A Man Without a Country gives us Vonnegut both speaking out with indignation and writing tenderly to his fellow Americans, sometimes joking, at other times hopeless, always searching.
Author: Zhuangzi Publisher: Peter Lang ISBN: 9781433100789 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 462
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Throughout the years there have been several editions of Zhuang Zi's book with significant differences in certain parts of the text. Not every word in the book came from Zhuang Zi's pen. Contributions were made by his disciples and there have been many changes to the original text: errors in hand copying the text, in mistaking notations for text, and in outright forgery throughout centuries. Chen Guying's 1976 edition of the book, an eclectic study of all the editions that identifies probable forgeries, is used as the text reference in the present translation.
Author: Miranda Lee Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 1460323955 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 122
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His out-of-hours invitation… Cruelly dumped by her fiancé via text message, Vivienne Swan quits her job as an interior designer and nurses her shattered heart in private. Until an intriguing offer from Jack Stone—a wealthy property developer whose skilled flirtations she's managed to evade—tempts her from her shell. Working side by side with Jack on his latest project gets Vivienne's mind off her ex but on to erotic thoughts about her boss! It might be wildly pleasurable, but an affair with Jack is playing with fire. He's a man used to taking what he wants, and now Vivienne is at his mercy!
Author: W. Marchmont Arthur Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand ISBN: 9359952885 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 256
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"The Man Without a Memory" is a charming novel authored through Arthur W. Marchmont, a master of thriller and adventure fiction from the early 20th century. This fascinating story takes readers on a journey into the enigmatic world of an amnesiac protagonist, exploring the complexities of identification and memory. The tale facilities round a person who awakens and not using a recollection of his past, facing a clean slate and an uncertain destiny. As he attempts to piece collectively the fragments of his lifestyles, he's drawn into an internet of mystery and suspense. The novel unfolds with a gripping narrative, revealing hidden secrets and techniques, unexpected alliances, and a relentless pursuit of truth. Marchmont's storytelling knowledge shines thru in "The Man Without a Memory." The novel is a thrilling blend of suspense, individual improvement, and a compelling plot, which keeps readers on the brink of their seats. The creator skillfully navigates the elaborate factors of identification, reminiscence, and the human psyche, imparting a narrative that resonates with readers' fascination with the unknown.
Author: Alan Bennett Publisher: Faber & Faber ISBN: 0571250718 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 278
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This second volume of plays by Alan Bennett includes his two Kafka plays, one an hilarious comedy, the other a profound and searching drama. Also included is An Englishman Abroad and A Question of Attribution. The fascination of these two plays lies in the way they question our accepted notions of treachery and, in different ways, make a sympathetic case for Guy Burgess and Anthony Blunt.
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