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The War Against Cliche : Ulysses, Don Quixote And Lolita,New
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In This Collection Of Essays And Reviews Spanning Twentyfive Years Ofcriticism, Martin Amis Asserts The Writers Obligation To Battle 'Not Justcliches Of The Pen But Cliches Of The Mind And Cliches Of The Heart.' Hemarshals The Forces Of His Infamous Arsenal: His Language, His Wit, And Hisintolerance For Suffering Fools To Review, Consider, And In Some Cases,Condemn. He Takes To Task The Best And The Brightest, Including Cervantesand Milton, Jane Austen And Charles Dickens, And Norman Mailer And Elmoreleonard. From 'Great Books' To 'Some American Prose,' From 'Popularitycontest' To The 'Ultramundane,' Amis Parses The Classics And Theunconventional With The Subversive Brilliance He Brings To Everything Hetouches. He Also Skewers Myths About Masculinity, With Great Skepticism And More Thana Dash Of Nosethumbing Humor. Unflinchingly, He Lambastes The 'Superchargedbanality' Of Elvis, The Monumentally Selfabsorption Of Andy Warhol, Andamerican Squeamishness About Movie Violence. Evaluating The Presentparticiple, Casting A Cold Eye On The Guinness Book Of Records, And Thesacrosanct Image Of Abraham Lincoln, Amis Astutely Surveys Our Culturallandscape And Fluctuates Between Celebration And Castigation, With Theprecision Of A Hypodermic.About The Author:Martin Amis Is The Bestselling Author Of Several Books, Including Londonfields, Money, The Information, And, Most Recently, Experience. He Lives Inlondon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The War Against Cliche'? A: The main theme of 'The War Against Cliche' is a critical examination of various literary works and cultural subjects, exploring the nuances of writing and the impact of clichés in literature.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The War Against Cliche' is Martin Amis, a renowned British novelist and essayist.
- Q: How many pages does 'The War Against Cliche' have? A: The book contains 528 pages, providing a comprehensive collection of reviews and essays.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The War Against Cliche' is available in hardcover binding, which enhances its durability and makes it suitable for long-term use.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'The War Against Cliche' is a first edition, published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The item condition is listed as acceptable, which indicates it may have some wear but is still usable.
- Q: What subjects are covered in 'The War Against Cliche'? A: The book covers a wide range of subjects, including literary critiques, cultural commentary, and discussions on writers from Cervantes to John Updike.
- Q: When was 'The War Against Cliche' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: What kind of reviews does the book include? A: The book includes a selection of reviews and essays by Martin Amis, reflecting his thoughts on various literary figures and cultural topics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The War Against Cliche' is suitable for academic study, especially for those interested in literary criticism and cultural analysis.