Items related to Books and Things: A Collection of Stray Remarks (Classic...
Synopsis
Discover a thoughtful look at how art, readers, and culture shape what we value.
This collection gathers sharp, witty reflections on the public, fiction, and the daily life that colors our taste. From theatres and popular entertainments to the pulse of London streets, it invites readers to question assumptions and consider how art and society interlock.
Through essay-length observations and crisp arguments, the book examines what makes great drama possible, why popular novels so often dominate, and how provincial viewpoints influence our views of culture. The author balances critique with nostalgia, offering both challenging ideas and a sense of personal connection to the topics discussed.
- Assessments of the public’s taste in theatre, music, and the arts.
- Critiques of the English novel’s evolution and its major writers.
- Vivid, scene-driven sketches of everyday life, including urban markets and social scenes.
- Thoughtful reflections on how culture travels from metropolis to province and back.
Ideal for readers who enjoy essays about art, literature, and society, presented with wit and clear, accessible prose.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for Books and Things: A Collection of Stray Remarks (Classic...
Stock Image
Books and Things A Collection of Stray Remarks Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780332973203
Stock Image
Books and Things A Collection of Stray Remarks Classic Reprint
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780332973203
Buy New
US$ 41.33
US$ 6.71 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available