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Pictures from an Institution: A Comedy (Phoenix Fiction),New
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Beneath the unassuming surface of a progressive womens college lurks a world of intellectual pride and pomposity awaiting devastation by the pens of two brilliant and appalling wits. Randall Jarrells classic novel was originally published to overwhelming critical acclaim in 1954, forging a new standard for campus satireand instantly yielding comparisons to Dorothy Parkers razorsharp barbs. Like his fictional nemesis, Jarrell cuts through the earnest conversations at Benton Collegemischievously, but with mischief nowhere more wicked than when crusading against the vitriolic heroine herself.A most literate account of a group of most literate people by a writer of power. . . . A delight of true understanding.Wallace StevensIm greatly impressed by the real fun, the incisive satire, the closeness of observation, and in the end by a kind of sympathy and human warmth. Its a remarkable book.Robert Penn WarrenMove over Dorothy Parker. Pictures . . . is less a novel than a series of poisonous portraits, set pieces, and endlessly quotable putdowns. Read it less for plot than sharp satire, Jarrells forte.Mary WelpOne of the wittiest books of modern times.New York Times[T]he father of the modern campus novel, and the wittiest of them all. Extraordinary to think that political correctness was so deliciously dissected 50 years ago.Noel Malcolm, Sunday TelegraphA sustained exhibition of wit in the great tradition. . . . Immensely and very devastatingly shrewd.Edmund Fuller, Saturday Review[A] work of fiction, and a dizzying and brilliant work of social and literary criticism. Not only a unique and serious jokebook, as Lowell called it, but also a meditation made up of epigrams.Michael Wood
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Pictures from an Institution'? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' is categorized under the genre of Humor, specifically targeting campus satire.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Pictures from an Institution' is Randall Jarrell.
- Q: When was 'Pictures from an Institution' published? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' was published on April 30, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' contains 296 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' is available in brand new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' comes in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: The edition of 'Pictures from an Institution' is listed as unknown.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Pictures from an Institution'? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' explores themes of intellectual pride, satire, and the social dynamics within a progressive women's college.
- Q: What makes this book notable in terms of literary criticism? A: 'Pictures from an Institution' is recognized as a significant work of social and literary criticism, often compared to the works of Dorothy Parker.
- Q: What are some reviews mentioning the book's style? A: Reviews highlight the book's incisive satire, witty observations, and its status as a classic in modern campus novels.