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Essayism: On Form, Feeling, And Nonfiction
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A Compelling Ode To The Essay Form And The Great Essaysists Themselves, From Montaigne To Woolf To Sontag.Essayism Is A Book About Essays And Essayists, A Study Of Melancholy And Depression, A Love Letter To Bellelettrists, And An Account Of The Indispensable Lifelines Of Reading And Writing. Brian Dillons Style Incorporates Diverse Features Of The Essay. By Turns Agglomerative, Associative, Digressive, Curious, Passionate, And Dispassionate, His Is A Branching Book Of Possibilities, Seeking Consolation And Direction From Michel De Montaigne, Virginia Woolf, Roland Barthes, Theodor Adorno, Walter Benjamin, Georges Perec, Elizabeth Hardwick, And Susan Sontag, To Name Just A Few Of His Influences. Whether He Is Writing On Origins, Aphorisms, Coherence, Vulnerability, Anxiety, Or A Number Of Other Subjects, His Command Of Language, His Erudition, And His Own Personal History Serve Not So Much To Illuminate Or Magnify The Subject As To Discover It Anew Through A Kaleidoscopic Alignment Of Attention, Thought, And Feeling, A Dazzling And Momentary Suspension Of Disparate Elements, Again And Again.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Essayism: On Form, Feeling, and Nonfiction'? A: 'Essayism' explores the essay form and its creators, reflecting on themes of melancholy, depression, and the importance of reading and writing.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Essayism' is Brian Dillon.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Essayism'? A: 'Essayism' was published on September 18, 2018.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Essayism'? A: 'Essayism' contains 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Essayism' have? A: 'Essayism' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Essayism' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Essayism' is a first edition.
- Q: What genre does 'Essayism' belong to? A: 'Essayism' falls under the category of essays.
- Q: What writing style does Brian Dillon use in 'Essayism'? A: Brian Dillon's writing style is diverse, incorporating agglomerative, associative, and digressive elements, making it a unique exploration of the essay form.
- Q: Are there any notable influences mentioned in 'Essayism'? A: Yes, the book references influences like Michel de Montaigne, Virginia Woolf, and Susan Sontag among others.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading 'Essayism'? A: Readers can expect a deeper understanding of the essay form, as well as insights into the complexities of emotion and thought associated with writing.