The Meaning of Recognition by Clive James
Literary critic, cultural commentator, TV personality, journalist, poet, political analyst, satirist and Formula One fan: Clive James is a man (and master) of many talents, and the essays collected here are testament to that fact. Whether discussing Bing Crosby, Bruno Schulz or Shakespeare, he manages to prioritise style and substance simultaneously, his tone never less than pitch-perfect, his argument always considered. With each phrase carefully crafted and each piece offering cause for thought, the resulting volume - which takes the reader from London to Bali, theatre to library, from pre-election campaigning to sitting in front of the TV at home, watching "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing" - is remarkable not only for its range and insight, but also its intimacy and honesty. A contemporary everyman, James is also unmistakably himself, and "The Meaning of Recognition" shows him at his witty, learned - and heartfelt - best.
Clive James is the author of more than twenty books. As well as essays, verse and novels, he has published literary and television criticism, travel writing, and three volumes of autobiography. In 1992 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia and in 2003 he was awarded the Philip Hodgins memorial medal for literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780330440257 |
| ISBN 10 | 033044025X |
| Title | The Meaning of Recognition |
| Author | Clive James |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2005-10-21 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
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