The Condemned Playground (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419126444)

The Condemned Playground is a collection of essays written by Cyril Connolly, a British literary critic and writer. The book was first published in 1945 and is considered one of Connolly's most influential works. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, art, and society. Connolly's writing style is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and erudition, and he is known for his ability to make complex ideas accessible to a general audience.Some of the essays in The Condemned Playground are critical of contemporary British society, which Connolly saw as being overly conformist and lacking in intellectual curiosity. Other essays explore the works of writers such as James Joyce, D.H. Lawrence, and T.S. Eliot, and offer insightful analyses of their contributions to modern literature.Throughout the book, Connolly is concerned with the role of the writer in society and the importance of literature as a means of understanding the world. He argues that literature has the power to challenge conventional wisdom and to offer new perspectives on human experience.Overall, The Condemned Playground is a thought-provoking and engaging collection of essays that offers a unique perspective on the cultural and intellectual landscape of mid-20th century Britain.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: Cyril Connolly
ISBN-10: 141912644X
ISBN-13: 9781419126444
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2005
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d