The Devils And Canon Barham: Ten Essays On Poets, Novelists And Monsters
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A landmark collection of literary criticism, The Devils and Canon Barham gathers ten incisive essays by one of America's most celebrated critics, Edmund Wilson. The collection presents a wide-ranging survey of literary figures — poets, novelists, and the occasionally monstrous — dissected with Wilson's characteristically sharp wit and formidable erudition. Each essay argues a distinct critical perspective, from the curious and eccentric to the canonically significant, illuminating the quirks and genius of figures across literary history. With a foreword by Leon Edel, the volume stands as a testament to Wilson's unmatched ability to render complex literary personalities vivid, immediate, and endlessly compelling.
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good — bright orange dust jacket with no visible tears or major damage, minor wear. Page Condition: Good — pages appear clean with no visible yellowing from exterior. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Good — binding appears intact and firm. No stickers or labels visible on cover.
A landmark collection of literary criticism, The Devils and Canon Barham gathers ten incisive essays by one of America's most celebrated critics, Edmund Wilson. The collection presents a wide-ranging survey of literary figures — poets, novelists, and the occasionally monstrous — dissected with Wilson's characteristically sharp wit and formidable erudition. Each essay argues a distinct critical perspective, from the curious and eccentric to the canonically significant, illuminating the quirks and genius of figures across literary history. With a foreword by Leon Edel, the volume stands as a testament to Wilson's unmatched ability to render complex literary personalities vivid, immediate, and endlessly compelling.
