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Explore the thought-provoking collection, The End of Solitude, an essential read for anyone interested in culture, society, and the impact of technology on individuality. Authored by acclaimed essayist William Deresiewicz, this brand-new publication gathers nearly thirty years of his most significant works, alongside four exclusive essays. Delving deep into pressing questions like 'What is the internet doing to us?' and 'What is college for?', Deresiewicz brilliantly reflects on our collective experience in the modern world. With contributions that address themes from Mad Men to the significance of the hipster, this book challenges readers to ponder the myths and metaphors shaping our lives. Perfect for those seeking intellectual engagement, The End of Solitude encourages a mindful examination of existence in today’s highly networked society. Discover how to maintain your individuality amidst societal pressures and learn to live freely in a world characterized by connection. Perfect for academic and casual readers alike, this inspiring collection is a landmark in contemporary essays. Order now and add this indispensable book to your collection. Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250858634
Year: 2024
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co
Description:
A passionate, probing collection gathering nearly thirty years of groundbreaking reflection on culture and society alongside four new essays, by one of our most respected essayists and critics—former Yale English professor and National Book Critics Circle Award-winner William Deresiewicz. What is the internet doing to us? What is college for? What are the myths and metaphors we live by? These are the questions that William Deresiewicz has been pursuing over the course of his award-winning career. The End of Solitude brings together more than forty of his finest essays, including four that are published here for the first time. Ranging widely across the culture, they take up subjects as diverse as Mad Men and Harold Bloom, the significance of the hipster, and the purpose of art. Drawing on the past, they ask how we got where we are. Scrutinizing the present, they seek to understand how we can live more mindfully and freely, and they pose two fundamental questions: What does it mean to be an individual, and how can we sustain our individuality in an age of networks and groups?
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250858634
Year: 2024
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co
Description:
A passionate, probing collection gathering nearly thirty years of groundbreaking reflection on culture and society alongside four new essays, by one of our most respected essayists and critics—former Yale English professor and National Book Critics Circle Award-winner William Deresiewicz. What is the internet doing to us? What is college for? What are the myths and metaphors we live by? These are the questions that William Deresiewicz has been pursuing over the course of his award-winning career. The End of Solitude brings together more than forty of his finest essays, including four that are published here for the first time. Ranging widely across the culture, they take up subjects as diverse as Mad Men and Harold Bloom, the significance of the hipster, and the purpose of art. Drawing on the past, they ask how we got where we are. Scrutinizing the present, they seek to understand how we can live more mindfully and freely, and they pose two fundamental questions: What does it mean to be an individual, and how can we sustain our individuality in an age of networks and groups?