1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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Foreword: Peter AckroydEditor: Peter Boxall
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 2006-03-07
ISBN: 0789313707
Number of pages: 960
Publisher: Universe
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Book Review: a grain of salt...please...
Summary: 4 Stars
Too much is made of the content items in this series, as if though they were meant to be the non-plus ultra of reference guide for bibliophiles or film buffs, or architecture enthusiasts, etc. More than anything I take these wonderful publications and use them as great starting off points. In the countless millenia of human history, it's well understood that not every significant work of art, regardless of medium, will make it into a volume that limits the entries to 1001; however, the bulk do make it. I then take advantage and try to become more familiar with the minor ones, which, in most cases, I know nothing about. Yes, there are questionable entries, for example Saarinen's TWA terminal at JFK. Yes, it's a very noteworthy example of his style but is seeing it a life altering experience, in comparison to the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu or the Louvre? For me, the answer is no, for someone else it may very well be and that's, I believe, the point of this series. As we all know, art is very subjective and the editors involved, choose accordingly based on their knowledge and tastes. Some folks take these things way too seriously, instead of just enjoying the content. No one thing is ever going to be all things to all people and that's what a number of folks seem to sometimes forget.
Summary of 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is a trove of reviews covering a century of memorable writing. Each work of literature featured here is a seminal work key to understanding and appreciating the written word.The featured works have been handpicked by a team of international critics and literary luminaries, including Derek Attridge (world expert on James Joyce), Cedric Watts (renowned authority on Joseph Conrad and Graham Greene), Laura Marcus (noted Virginia Woolf expert), and David Mariott (poet and expert on African-American literature), among some twenty others.Addictive, browsable, knowledgeable—1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die will be a boon companion for anyone who loves good writing and an inspiration for anyone who is just beginning to discover a love of books. Each entry is accompanied by an authoritative yet opinionated critical essay describing the importance and influence of the work in question. Also included are publishing history and career details about the authors, as well as reproductions of period dust jackets and book designs.General Books
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