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Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen : Reflections on Sixty and Beyond,New
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In a lucid, brilliant work of nonfiction, Larry McMurtry has written a family portrait that also serves as a larger portrait of Texas itself, as it was and as it has become.Using an essay by the German literary critic Walter Benjamin that he first read in Archer City's Dairy Queen, McMurtry examines the small town way of life that big oil and big ranching have nearly destroyed. He praises the virtues of everything from a lime Dr. Pepper to the lost art of oral storytelling, and describes the brutal effect of the sheer vastness and emptiness of the Texas landscape on Texans, the decline of the cowboy, and the reality and the myth of the frontier.McMurtry writes frankly and with deep feeling about his own experiences as a writer, a parent, and a heart patient, and he deftly lays bare the raw material that helped shape his life's work: the creation of a vast, ambitious, fictional panorama of Texas in the past and the present. Throughout, McMurtry leaves his readers with constant reminders of his allencompassing, boundless love of literature and books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the reflections on small-town life in Texas, exploring its changes due to big oil and ranching, while also delving into personal experiences of the author.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen' is Larry McMurtry, a renowned American novelist and essayist.
- Q: What type of book is 'Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen'? A: This book is a nonfiction work that combines elements of memoir and literary critique.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 7, 2001.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include the decline of the cowboy, oral storytelling, and the impact of the Texas landscape on its people.
- Q: Is 'Walter Benjamin at the Dairy Queen' suitable for a general audience? A: Yes, the book is suitable for a general audience, particularly those interested in literature, Texas culture, and personal reflections.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: The book uniquely blends a personal narrative with cultural critique, inspired by Walter Benjamin's essay, offering insights into both McMurtry's life and Texas's evolution.