Roth, Philip
Philip Roth: Why Write? Collected Nonfiction 1960-2013
- 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:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
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.