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Explore the world of art and literature through the brilliant lens of Lorrie Moore in this captivating collection of essays. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780571339945. Released in 2019 by Faber, this 432-page compilation showcases over thirty years of insightful criticism from one of America’s most renowned writers. In her reflective prose, Moore adopts the stance of the inquisitive Martian, discovering the essence of various works with wonder and keen observation. Journey through her analyses of everything from Titanic to Margaret Atwood and The Wire, where her unique voice transforms critical reviews into engaging narratives that enlighten and entertain. This collection is not just criticism; it's an intimate glimpse into the artistic process as Moore elegantly deciphers the magic behind making great art. Perfect for lovers of literature, film, and visual arts, her writing is infused with humor and intellect, making it a must-read for those who appreciate deep, thoughtful engagement with cultural phenomena. Whether you're a student of literature or an art enthusiast, this book offers a perfect blend of skepticism, appreciation, and inquiry. Order now and delve into Lorrie Moore's world of art criticism. Delivery is prompt and efficient, ensuring your reading experience begins without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571339945
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 432
Description:
'When in 1999 I began writing for The New York Review of Books ... my stance became that of the ingenuous Martian who had just landed on a gorgeous alien planet ... Montaigne's que sais-je. A little light, a little wonder, some skepticism, some awe, some squinting, some je ne sais quoi. Pick a thing up, study it, shake it, skip it across a still surface to see how much felt and lively life got baked into it. Does it sail? Observe. See what can be done.'
Lorrie Moore has been writing criticism for over thirty years, and her forensically intelligent, witty, and engaging essays are collected together here for the first time. Whether writing on Titanic, Margaret Atwood, or The Wire, her pieces always offer elegant and surprising insights into multiple forms of art. Crucially, Moore is a practitioner who writes criticism; her discussion of other people's work is based on her understanding of what it really takes to make something out of nothing: of what it takes to make art. This lends her encounters with books, films, and paintings the uniquely intimate quality which has made them so immensely popular with readers.
In sparkling, articulate prose - studded with frequently hilarious insights - Moore's meditations are a rare opportunity to witness a brilliant mind thinking things through and figuring things out on the page.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780571339945
Year: 2019
Publisher: Faber
Pages: 432
Description:
'When in 1999 I began writing for The New York Review of Books ... my stance became that of the ingenuous Martian who had just landed on a gorgeous alien planet ... Montaigne's que sais-je. A little light, a little wonder, some skepticism, some awe, some squinting, some je ne sais quoi. Pick a thing up, study it, shake it, skip it across a still surface to see how much felt and lively life got baked into it. Does it sail? Observe. See what can be done.'
Lorrie Moore has been writing criticism for over thirty years, and her forensically intelligent, witty, and engaging essays are collected together here for the first time. Whether writing on Titanic, Margaret Atwood, or The Wire, her pieces always offer elegant and surprising insights into multiple forms of art. Crucially, Moore is a practitioner who writes criticism; her discussion of other people's work is based on her understanding of what it really takes to make something out of nothing: of what it takes to make art. This lends her encounters with books, films, and paintings the uniquely intimate quality which has made them so immensely popular with readers.
In sparkling, articulate prose - studded with frequently hilarious insights - Moore's meditations are a rare opportunity to witness a brilliant mind thinking things through and figuring things out on the page.