Roger Shattuck Book order

In this compact volume readers just beginning Proust's master work and those who are already enriched by it will become aware of a significance not unkown but only forgotten"--the basic structure of Proust's enormous novel. The overall meaning of Proust's book lies in his three ways of looking at the world--cinematographic, montage, and stereoscopic--and their varying effects on the emotions and the intellect. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Roger Shattuck provides an insightful and accessible guide to Marcel Proust's monumental work, addressing the challenges readers face with its complexity. He reflects on Proust's life, critiques editorial interventions, and highlights the strengths of various translations. This examination emphasizes Proust's unique blend of philosophical insight and humor, making it a valuable resource for understanding his contributions to literature. As a culmination of Shattuck's extensive scholarship, it aims to be an essential reference for future readers of Proust's fiction.

Intellectual craftsmanship and the moral dimensions of art are central themes, as the author critiques the overwhelming influence of theory and extra-literary politics on literature. Through diverse examples, including Foucault and Pulp Fiction, he advocates for a return to core values within the humanities. The work offers a compelling synthesis of principles that could foster unity in a diverse nation, making it a significant commentary on contemporary culture. Recognized as a notable book by the Los Angeles Times and TLS in 1999, it resonates with urgent relevance.

Exploring the tension between human curiosity and societal taboos, this study spans historical figures from Adam and Eve to the Marquis de Sade, examining how curiosity has been both celebrated and suppressed. The author, a National Book Award winner, presents a deeply insightful and elegantly crafted narrative that delves into the implications of curiosity in various contexts, including biotechnology research. The book promises a rich intellectual journey through the complexities of human exploration and moral boundaries.

'...A study of human curiosity versus the taboo, from Adam and Eve to the Marquis de Sade to biotechnology research.' - Publisher.

The definitive chronicle of the origins of French avant-garde literature and art, Roger Shattuck's classic portrays the cultural bohemia of turn-of-the-century Paris who carried the arts into a period of renewal and accomplishment and laid the groundwork for Dadaism and Surrealism. Shattuck focuses on the careers of Alfred Jarry, Henri Rousseau, Erik Satie, and Guillaume Apollinaire, using the quartet as window into the era as he explores a culture whose influence is at the very foundation of modern art.