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A Fine Madness - Couverture rigide

Baker, Elliott

 
9781420828245: A Fine Madness
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 142082824X ISBN 13 : 9781420828245
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2005

Synopsis

A FINE MADNESS is about a creative spirit's struggle for survival in an analytical society. Samson Shillitoe, is (according to Shelly's definition) one of "the unacknowledged legislators of the world." But poetry does not rule our world and his obsession with completing his epic poem leads to his violating most accepted standards of behavior and into conflicts, both comic and deadly, with adversaries intent on making him "normal." Since A FINE MADNESS was published in 1964 it has achieved the status of a modern comedy classic. This new edition contains a preface by the author which will add to the reader's enjoyment. "I cannot imagine anyone reading A FINE MADNESS without his vision being sharpened and dignified." - New York Times Book Review

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A FINE MADNESS is about a creative spirit's struggle for survival in an analytical society. Samson Shillitoe, is (according to Shelly's definition) one of "the unacknowledged legislators of the world." But poetry does not rule our world and his obsession with completing his epic poem leads to his violating most accepted standards of behavior and into conflicts, both comic and deadly, with adversaries intent on making him "normal."Since A FINE MADNESS was published in 1964 it has achieved the status of a modern comedy classic. This new edition contains a preface by the author which will add to the reader's enjoyment."I cannot imagine anyone reading A FINE MADNESS without his vision being sharpened and dignified."- New York Times Book Review

Biographie de l'auteur

Elliott Baker was born in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1922, graduated from Indiana University and was an infantry rifleman in World War II.Since A FINE MADNESS, he has published fourteen more books, including ten novels, written numerous theatrical and television films and had one play produced on Broadway.In 1997, Indiana University honored him with the President's Medal for Excellence "for making a positive and profound impact in the literary field."

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
142082824X
ISBN 13 
9781420828245
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
308
Coordonnées du fabricant
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