Some Necessary Angels: Essays on Writing and Politics
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Book Overview
Distinguished poet and novelist Jay Parini presents some of his best essays--both classic and unpublished works--on topics ranging from baseball to Frost and Emerson to the culture of creative writing. For aspiring writers, Some Necessary Angels is an illuminating glimpse into the workshop of a distinguished novelist and critic. For readers who share Parini's love of language, it is an invigorating expression of faith.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0231110707
ISBN13:9780231110709
Release Date:April 1997
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Related Subjects
American Literature Authorship Classics Criticism & Theory Education & Reference Essays Essays & Correspondence History & Criticism Language Arts Literary Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literary Theory Literature Literature & Fiction Political History Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Publishing & BooksCustomer Reviews
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Elegant essays
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
These essays brim over with authorial skill... They are at turns funny, wise, and introspective. They examine the world with a keen eye for detail. Excellent pieces, really. Quite good.
Beautiful and measured, Parini's essays use the genre well.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
The essays in Jay Parini's book, Some Necessary Angels, traverse the line between memoir, literary essay, and political essay. Ultimately, Parini proves that the distinctions between these are meaningless; good writing is good writing--if it is memorable, it will not fit within any set of boundaries. Those familiar with Parini's fiction will know that he often works to blur boundaries; what is historically pinpointed becomes less important than the weight and drama of each of his books' moments. These essays are wonderful to read, to spend time with, in the morning or at night. They provide a certain quietude, and this quality, so precious in today's general loudness, makes them truly remarkable.
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