Doctorow, E. L.
Creationists: Selected Essays, 1993-2006
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812975642
- author:
- Doctorow, E. L.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
E.L. Doctorow's essays in Creationists offer a unique perspective on the nature of imaginative thought. He explores creativity across various forms, from literature to comedy and philosophy.
Through his own writing process and analysis of others' work, Doctorow grapples with fundamental questions about artistic expression and the role of the writer. His thoughtful and insightful essays provide a nuanced understanding of literary creation and its complexities.
This collection showcases Doctorow's generosity, shrewdness, and attention to detail as he engages with a range of writers and ideas, from Melville to Kafka, and explores the intersections between art and philosophy.
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