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Exploring John Bayley's profound impact on literature, this volume showcases his insights into various literary traditions and figures from the 1950s onward. Organized into eight sections, it covers English literature, Russian novels, and American poetry, offering a comprehensive guide to essential reading. Bayley's analysis spans a diverse array of authors, highlighting both celebrated classics and overlooked works, while reflecting on themes of identity and self-representation in literature. The collaboration with New Yorker editor Leo Carey enriches this tribute to Bayley's legacy.
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The Power of Delight, John Bayley
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- 2005
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- Title
- The Power of Delight
- Subtitle
- A Lifetine in Literature, Essays 1962-2002
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Bayley
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 696
- ISBN13
- 9780393344929
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring John Bayley's profound impact on literature, this volume showcases his insights into various literary traditions and figures from the 1950s onward. Organized into eight sections, it covers English literature, Russian novels, and American poetry, offering a comprehensive guide to essential reading. Bayley's analysis spans a diverse array of authors, highlighting both celebrated classics and overlooked works, while reflecting on themes of identity and self-representation in literature. The collaboration with New Yorker editor Leo Carey enriches this tribute to Bayley's legacy.