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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.
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Candor and Perversion, Roger Shattuck
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Candor and Perversion
- Subtitle
- Literature, Education, and the Arts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roger Shattuck
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780393321111
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- 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.