Mcmurtry
Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684870199
- author:
- Mcmurtry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 132mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen: Reflections on Sixty and Beyond by Larry McMurtry is a poignant exploration of the American West. The author draws upon an essay by German literary critic Walter Benjamin, first encountered in a small Texas town's diner, to examine the decline of rural life in the face of industrialisation. McMurtry celebrates the simple pleasures of everyday existence, from the taste of a lime Dr Pepper to the art of oral storytelling. Through his own experiences as a writer and parent, McMurtry sheds light on the creation of his literary works, revealing the raw material that has shaped his life's work. This book is a testament to the author's enduring love of literature and books.
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