Dillon, Brian
Suppose a Sentence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781913097011
- author:
- Dillon, Brian
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Fitzcarraldo Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 centimeters (0.27 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Brian Dillon's Suppose a Sentence explores the complex pleasures of the sentence in literature. A series of essays prompted by a single sentence, from various authors, this book examines style, voice, and language, as well as the subjectivity of reading. Dillon's work is both an exercise in practical criticism and a set of experiments or challenges, offering a polemical and personal reflection on the art of the sentence. He considers how sentences work, why they are effective, and what their purpose might be, reflecting on the evolution of language over time. Through his analysis, Dillon reveals the intricate relationships between words, meaning, and interpretation, shedding light on the power and versatility of the humble sentence.
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