Mark Greif is one of the most exciting writers of his generation. In this invigorating collection, he challenges us to rethink the ordinary world and take life seriously - in short, to stay honest in dishonest times
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Mark Greif is a founder and editor of the journal n+1, whose work critically examines contemporary culture and society. His writing delves into intellectual currents and social phenomena with profound insight. Greif's analysis offers readers a provocative perspective on the state of humanity and its challenges. His distinctive voice provides a sharp lens through which to understand our current moment.
- 2017
- 2016
Against Everything: Essays
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The collection showcases the insightful essays of a young writer recognized as a prominent intellectual. Drawing comparisons to literary figures like Lionel Trilling and Susan Sontag, the work emphasizes the role of intellect and thought as active forces in society. Greif's writing reflects a deep engagement with contemporary issues, making it a significant contribution to modern intellectual discourse.
- 2016
The Age of the Crisis of Man
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Introduction: the "crisis of man" as obscurity and re-enlightenment -- Currents through the War -- The end of the War and after -- Transmission -- Criticism and the literary crisis of man -- Studies in fiction -- Saul Bellow and Ralph Ellison: man and history, the questions -- Ralph Ellison and Saul Bellow: history and man, the answers -- Flannery O'Connor and faith -- Thomas Pynchon and technology -- Transmutation -- The Sixties as big bang -- Universal philosophy and antihumanist theory -- Conclusion: moral history and the twentieth century.
- 2016
A brilliant collection of essays from one of the most highly acclaimed young writers in the US
- 2010
What was the Hipster?
A Sociological Investigation
Who was the turn-of-the-century hipster? Who is free enough of the hipster taint to write its history without contempt or nostalgia? Why do we want to declare the neo-hipster moment over, when the hipster's "global brand" has just reached apotheosis? A panel of writers invited the public to join an investigation into the rise and fall of the contemporary hipster. Their debate took place at the New School University in New York City. In addition to the panel transcript, the book includes responses from critics Jennifer Baumgardner, Patrice Evans aka The Assimilated Negro, and Margo Jefferson, as well as essays on douchebags, Hasidism versus hipsters, the Hipster Feminine, and the sneaker shop Alife Rivington.
