David Denby. First edition, second printing. New York: Simon and Shuster, 1996. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in the book, 492 pp. Jacket design by Timothy Hsu and Calvin Chu.
A compelling work of literary nonfiction in which critic David Denby revisits the Western canon by enrolling in the famed Columbia University “Great Books” course. Blending memoir, cultural criticism, and close reading, Great Books examines the relevance of classic literature in contemporary life.
This copy is a first edition, second printing, offered in Very Good+ condition. The hardcover and unclipped dust jacket are clean and well preserved, with no writing, markings, or ownership inscriptions.
An engaging and accessible title for readers interested in literary criticism, philosophy, and the history of great books.
