Against Interpretation, and Other EssaysThe first collection of essays by the brilliant critic and writer to be published in book form, containing her best writings between 1961 and 1965. |
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User Review - gregorybrown - LibraryThingThere don't seem to be as many public intellectuals around as there used to be. Sure, there are more commentators than ever—look at the many, many bloggers out there, as well as other individuated ... Read full review
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User Review - michaelm42071 - LibraryThingA collection of essays that notably includes her break-out piece, “Notes on Camp,” which had appeared in Partisan Review in 1964, and the title essay. “Notes on Camp,” instead of defining and ... Read full review
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