Synopsis
A suite of ten prose fictions about various historical figures whose endeavors were too early, too late, or against the grain of their time center on the theme that man was created to understand the world
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
As Bruce Bawer wrote in Bookforum, "the late Guy Davenport (1927-2005) left behind an oeuvre that is one long lesson in the history of civilization, and to read any part of it―story, essay, or translation―is to be enthralled by his unflagging intellectual energy and engagement." His books include The Geography of the Imagination, The Death of Picasso, Herakleitos and Diogenes, A Table of Green Fields, The Cardiff Team, DaVinci's Bicycle, and many more.
From Library Journal
This title collects ten short stories "full of allusion and linguistic dazzle." The stories take famous people, e.g., Richard Nixon, Leonardo Da Vinci, and James Joyce, and speculates on how they "relate to contemporary life" (LJ
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Da Vinci's Bicycle
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Pre, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
paperback
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_436288639
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0801822203I4N00
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0801822203I3N00
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0801822203I5N00
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0801822203I3N00
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle : Ten Stories
Published by
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. First Edition first Printing. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3491672-75
Seller Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: Squeaky Trees Books, Greenfield TWP, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very light wear to wraps, clean, no markings, tight ; 6 X 0.75 X 9 inches; 112 pages. Seller Inventory # 26404
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Bruce Davidson Books, Arlington, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First printing of the softcover edition. The bottom right corner of the front cover is curled otherwise near fine. No markings. (box 71). Book. Seller Inventory # 013127
Stock Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle
Published by
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Soft cover
Seller: Shadetree Rare Books, Chatham, VA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. VERY GOOD SOFTCOVER. Seller Inventory # L7495
Seller Image
Da Vinci's Bicycle: Ten Stories
Published by
Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979
ISBN 10: 0801822203
ISBN 13: 9780801822209
Used
Paperback
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, Second Printing (1982). Not price-clipped. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, 1979. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with light shelf wear. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 419881