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Sunday Best
80 Great Books from a Lifetime of Reviews
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A collection of John Carey’s greatest, wisest, and wittiest reviews—amassed over a lifetime of writing
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A collection of John Carey’s greatest, wisest, and wittiest reviews—amassed over a lifetime of writing
In 1977, newly installed as a professor of English at Oxford, John Carey took the position of chief reviewer for the Sunday Times. In a career spanning over 40 years and upwards of 1,000 reviews, Carey has kept abreast of the brightest and best books of the day, distilling his thoughts each week for the entertainment of Sunday readers.
Contained in this volume is the cream of that substantial crop: a choice selection of the books which Carey has most cherished. Covering subjects as diverse as the science of laughter, the art of Grayson Perry, the history of madness, and Sylvia Plath’s letters, this is a collection of treats and surprises, suffused with careful thought, wisdom, and enjoyment. The result is a compendium of titles that have stood the test of time, offered with Carey’s warmest recommendation.
In 1977, newly installed as a professor of English at Oxford, John Carey took the position of chief reviewer for the Sunday Times. In a career spanning over 40 years and upwards of 1,000 reviews, Carey has kept abreast of the brightest and best books of the day, distilling his thoughts each week for the entertainment of Sunday readers.
Contained in this volume is the cream of that substantial crop: a choice selection of the books which Carey has most cherished. Covering subjects as diverse as the science of laughter, the art of Grayson Perry, the history of madness, and Sylvia Plath’s letters, this is a collection of treats and surprises, suffused with careful thought, wisdom, and enjoyment. The result is a compendium of titles that have stood the test of time, offered with Carey’s warmest recommendation.
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Sunday Best by John Carey is hailed as a collection of his finest literary criticism from 1986 to 2021, showcasing his ability to blend scholarly insight with popular appeal. The reviews highlight Carey's strength in engaging casual readers, mining books for compelling anecdotes, and balancing incisive critique with wit and clarity. Celebrated for his expansive interests and distinctive style, Carey's essays reflect his prowess in making literature accessible and significant to a broad audience. His work is praised for its clarity, warmth, and occasional acerbic wit, making the collection a testament to his influence as a leading literary critic.
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ISBN: 9780300273021
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 August 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Audience: Professional and scholarly
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
John Carey is emeritus professor at the University of Oxford. His recent titles include 100 Poets: A Little Anthology and A Little History of Poetry. Carey has been reviewing two books per month for the Sunday Times since the mid-1970s.
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