2012, ISBN: 1863955321

[EAN: 9781863955324], [SC: 22.68], [PU: Black Ink., Australia.], CHINA - GENERAL, ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collecti… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781863955324], [SC: 22.68], [PU: Black Ink., Australia.], CHINA - GENERAL, ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collection of essays from an eminent critic. Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit. The Hall of Uselessness forms the most complete collection yet of Leys' fascinating essays, from Quixotism to China, from the sea to literature. Leys feuds with Christopher Hitchens, ponders the popularity of Victor Hugo and analyses the posthumous publication of Nabokov's unfinished novel. He offers valuable insights into Mao's Cultural Revolution and the Khmer Rouge, and discusses Orwell, Waugh and Confucius. He considers the intertwined nature of Chinese art, culture and history alongside the joys and difficulties of literary translation. The Hall of Uselessness is an illuminating compendium from a brilliant and highly acclaimed writer - a long-time resident of Australia who is truly a global citizen., Books<

2012, ISBN: 1863955321

[EAN: 9781863955324], [PU: Black Ink., Australia.], CHINA - GENERAL, ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collection of essays … Mehr…

[EAN: 9781863955324], [PU: Black Ink., Australia.], CHINA - GENERAL, ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collection of essays from an eminent critic. Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit. The Hall of Uselessness forms the most complete collection yet of Leys' fascinating essays, from Quixotism to China, from the sea to literature. Leys feuds with Christopher Hitchens, ponders the popularity of Victor Hugo and analyses the posthumous publication of Nabokov's unfinished novel. He offers valuable insights into Mao's Cultural Revolution and the Khmer Rouge, and discusses Orwell, Waugh and Confucius. He considers the intertwined nature of Chinese art, culture and history alongside the joys and difficulties of literary translation. The Hall of Uselessness is an illuminating compendium from a brilliant and highly acclaimed writer - a long-time resident of Australia who is truly a global citizen., Books<

2012, ISBN: 9781863955324

Australia.: Black Ink.. 2012.. ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collection of essays from an eminent critic. Simon Leys' cu… Mehr…

Australia.: Black Ink.. 2012.. ix + 453 pages, index, edges foxed and browned, otherwise very good paperback copy. An essential collection of essays from an eminent critic. Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit. The Hall of Uselessness forms the most complete collection yet of Leys' fascinating essays, from Quixotism to China, from the sea to literature. Leys feuds with Christopher Hitchens, ponders the popularity of Victor Hugo and analyses the posthumous publication of Nabokov's unfinished novel. He offers valuable insights into Mao's Cultural Revolution and the Khmer Rouge, and discusses Orwell, Waugh and Confucius. He considers the intertwined nature of Chinese art, culture and history alongside the joys and difficulties of literary translation. The Hall of Uselessness is an illuminating compendium from a brilliant and highly acclaimed writer - a long-time resident of Australia who is truly a global citizen. ., Black Ink., 2012., 0<

2011, ISBN: 9781863955324

Black, Australia, 2011. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Fine. Book Size: Large 8vo ( 9 to 11 inches). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Gift inscription , neat, to prel… Mehr…

Black, Australia, 2011. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Fine. Book Size: Large 8vo ( 9 to 11 inches). Item Type: Book. Text body is clean and unmarked. Gift inscription , neat, to preliminary pages. Edges very slightly spotted or marked. ISBN/EAN: 9781863955324. **Heavy Book. A Postage surcharge WILL be requested. Contact us BEFORE ordering for a quote. Click Ask Bookseller a Question** **VIRUS UPDATE - Now Shipping via Tracked Airmail to AUSTRALIA - NZ - USA - CANADA - UK - ONLY. All other orders will be cancelled until this is over. Keep Well, Good luck and see you on the other side **. 9781863955324, Black, 2011<

2011, ISBN: 9781863955324

Melbourne: Black Inc, 2011. ix, 453 pages. Index. The dustwrapper has a short closed tear and slight shelfwear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good., Black Inc, 2011