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The Rub Of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays And Reportag
By Martin Amis
2017 • Hardcover • Jonathan Cape
Description
Title: The Rub Of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays And Reportage
Author/Publisher: Martin Amis (Jonathan Cape)
Publication Year: 2017
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
The Rub of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays and Reportage, 1986–2016 is a collection of non-fiction essays and literary criticism by Martin Amis, published in 2017. This first edition hardcover features Amis's witty, insightful commentary on a wide range of subjects, from literature and politics to popular culture. This is a key book for fans of modern literary criticism and contemporary essays.
Synopsis
"The Rub Of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. Essays And Reportage" is a compelling collection from noted author Martin Amis, published in 2017 by Jonathan Cape. This substantial hardcover brings together Amis's signature voice in a series of non-fiction essays and reportage.
Categorised under Biographies & True Stories, this volume delves into a diverse pantheon of influential figures, offering readers Amis's distinctive perspective on subjects ranging from literary giants to pivotal personalities in politics and popular culture.
- Literary Luminaries: Martin Amis, a celebrated novelist and critic, offers his distinctive insights into the lives and works of literary titans Saul Bellow and Vladimir Nabokov. These essays provide a close examination of their profound impact on literature.
- Incisive Commentary: The collection features Amis's astute observations on the late Christopher Hitchens, a prominent essayist, journalist, and social critic. Amis explores Hitchens's intellectual journey and significant contributions to public discourse.
- Contemporary Figures & Culture: Amis turns his attention to figures such as actor John Travolta and former President Donald Trump, offering reportage and analysis that traverses popular culture, politics, and the complexities of modern public life.
This first edition hardcover is a notable entry in Amis's extensive non-fiction bibliography. It offers a compelling opportunity for readers to engage with his sharp wit and analytical prose on a diverse array of influential personalities and timely subjects, making it a significant acquisition for collectors of contemporary literary criticism.
Condition
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Specifications
| ISBN | 0224076116 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Not Specified |
| Genre | Biographies & True Stories |
| Topic | American History |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 01 |
| Vintage | No |
| Features | Dust Jacket |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | No |
| Book Title | The Rub Of Time: Bellow, Nabokov, Hitchens, Travolta, Trump. E… |
| Item Width | 3.4 cm |
| Item Height | 24 cm |
| Item Length | 16.2 cm |
| Item Weight | 692 g |
| Personalised | No |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Non-Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
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