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Synopsis
Building on his enormously successful series of Philosophers in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern now applies his witty and incisive prose to brief biographical studies of the world's great writers. He brings their lives and ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the writer and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.
Applause for Paul Strathern's Philosophers in 90 Minutes series:
"Each of these little books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and character....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and one's friends to Western civilization."―Katherine A. Powers, Boston Globe
"Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about them....I find them hard to stop reading."―Richard Bernstein, New York Times
"Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise."―Jim Holt, Wall Street Journal
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About the Author
Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.
Review
Strathern manages to convey essential information and astute analysis in readable prose. (Kliatt)
Each provide excellent survey's of the author's life and ideas, explaining their lasting influence on literature and human understanding. (Library Bookwatch)
These books are not mere outlines for dummies. They're lucid narratives. (Brian J. Buchanan The Tennessean)
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- PublisherIvan R. Dee
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1566636507
- ISBN 13 9781566636506
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages124
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