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The Hall of Uselessness: Collected Essays
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This book appeals to readers interested in arts and culture, particularly those fascinated by Chinese history and literature. It is ideal for admirers of thoughtful essay collections and fans of political and literary commentary. Scholars, students, and anyone keen on cultural insights and global perspectives will find this a valuable and illuminating read.
A new paperback edition of this essential collection of essays from an eminent critic. Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit.
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Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit. The Hall of Uselessness forms the most complete collection yet of Leys' fascinating essays, from Quixotism to China, from the sea to literature.
Leys feuds with Christopher Hitchens, ponders the popularity of Victor Hugo and analyses the posthumous publication of Nabokov's unfinished novel. He offers valuable insights into Mao's Cultural Revolution and the Khmer Rouge, and discusses Orwell, Waugh and Confucius.
He considers the intertwined nature of Chinese art, culture and history alongside the joys and difficulties of literary translation. The Hall of Uselessness is an illuminating compendium from a brilliant and highly acclaimed writer - a long-time resident of Australia who is truly a global citizen.
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ISBN: 9781863955850
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 November 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 209.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Simon Leys is a writer, sinologist, essayist, literary critic and author of The Hall of Uselessness, Other People's Thoughts, The Death of Napoleon, The Wreck of the Batavia and Prosper.
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