Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses,Used

Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses,Used

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This new collection of essays by the author of Life at the Bottom bears the unmistakable stamp of Theodore Dalrymple's bracingly clearsighted view of the human condition. It suggests comparison with the work of George Orwell. In these twentysix pieces, Dr. Dalrymple ranges over literature and ideas, from Shakespeare to Marx, from the breakdown of Islam to the legalization of drugs. Informed by years of medical practice in a wide variety of settings, his acquaintance with the outer limits of human experience allows him to discover the universal in the local and the particular, and makes him impatient with the humbug and obscurantism that have too long marred our social and political life. As in Life at the Bottom, his essays are incisive yet undogmatic, beautifully composed and devoid of disfiguring jargon. Our Culture, What's Left of It is a book that restores our faith in the central importance of literature and criticism to our civilization.

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  • Q: What is the main theme of 'Our Culture, What's Left of It'? A: The main theme revolves around the critical examination of contemporary society, discussing literature and ideas ranging from Shakespeare to modern issues like Islam and drug legalization.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Theodore Dalrymple, a renowned writer and physician known for his insightful essays on society and culture.
  • Q: When was 'Our Culture, What's Left of It' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2007.
  • Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a collection of essays categorized under Criticism & Theory.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
  • Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 356 pages.
  • Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type is paperback.
  • Q: Are there any notable reviews of this book? A: Yes, Peggy Noonan described Theodore Dalrymple as the best doctor-writer since William Carlos Williams.
  • Q: What are some topics covered in the essays? A: The essays cover a range of topics including literature, Marxism, the breakdown of Islam, and the implications of drug legalization.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the essays provide insightful perspectives that can be valuable for academic discussion in literature and cultural criticism.

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