Definitions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162659558)

""Definitions"" is a collection of essays by Henry Seidel Canby, an American literary critic, editor, and writer. The book includes a variety of essays on a range of topics, including literature, art, politics, and culture. Canby's writing style is clear and concise, and he uses a mix of personal anecdotes and historical context to explore his subjects. The essays cover a wide range of topics, from the meaning of democracy to the role of art in society. Canby's insights are thoughtful and thought-provoking, and his writing is accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, ""Definitions"" is a fascinating collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on the world around us.If you ask readers why they like Conrad, two out of three will answer, because he is a great stylist, or because he writes of the sea. I doubt the worth of such answers. Many buy books because they are written by great stylists, but few read for just that reason. They read because there is something in an author's work which attracts them to his style, and that something may be study of character, skill in narrative, or profundity in truth, of which style is the perfect expression, but not the thing itself. Only connoisseurs, and few of them, read for style. And, furthermore, I very much doubt whether readers go to Conrad to learn about the sea.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Seidel Canby
ISBN-10: 1162659556
ISBN-13: 9781162659558
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 166
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.35d