Roth, Philip

Philip Roth: Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960-2013

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ISBN 13:
9781598535402
author:
Roth, Philip
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Library of America
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
476
Dimensions:
5.20(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.20(d)
Genre:
Biographies & True Stories
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£25.22

Description

Philip Roth's essential nonfiction writings are collected in this definitive edition. Spanning his career, the collection includes six pieces published here for the first time and many others revised. This work showcases Roth's thoughts on literature, his novels, and the writing life, offering insights into his own creative process and the state of American culture. The Library of America's tenth and final volume in its definitive Philip Roth edition brings together a selection of Roth's indispensable nonfiction writings. The collection includes the entirety of "Shop Talk" and "Explanations," as well as fourteen later pieces brought together here for the first time. This comprehensive work provides a unique perspective on Roth's literary career and his thoughts on writing. With 476 pages, this hardcover edition is a valuable addition to any library or personal collection.

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