James Joyce in 90 Minutes (Great Writers in 90 Minutes Series) - Softcover

Strathern, Paul

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9781566636483: James Joyce in 90 Minutes (Great Writers in 90 Minutes Series)

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ISBN 10: 1566636485 ISBN 13: 9781566636483

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2005

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Building on his enormously successful series of Philosophers in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern now applies his witty and incisive prose to brief biographical studies of the world's great writers. He brings their lives and ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the writer and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.

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About the Author:

Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.

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Reading one of Strathern's texts is comparable to attending the lecture of a noted professor. (Kliatt )

Each provide excellent survey's of the author's life and ideas, explaining their lasting influence on literature and human understanding. (Library Bookwatch )

These books are not mere outlines for dummies. They're lucid narratives. (Brian J. Buchanan The Tennessean )

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