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80 Great Books from a Lifetime of Reviews

John Carey
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A collection of John Carey’s greatest, wisest, and wittiest reviews—amassed over a lifetime of writing

In 1977, newly installed as a professor of English at Oxford, John Carey took the position of chief reviewer for the Sunday Times. In a career spanning over 40 years and upwards of 1,000 reviews, Carey has kept abreast of the brightest and best books of the day, distilling his thoughts each week for the entertainment of Sunday readers.

Contained in this volume is the cream of that substantial crop: a choice selection of the books which Carey has most cherished. Covering subjects as diverse as the science of laughter, the art of Grayson Perry, the history of madness, and Sylvia Plath's letters, this is a collection of treats and surprises, suffused with careful thought, wisdom and enjoyment. The result is a compendium of titles which have stood the test of time, offered with Carey's warmest recommendation. 

John Carey is emeritus professor at the University of Oxford. His recent titles include 100 Poets: A Little Anthology and A Little History of Poetry. John Carey has been reviewing two books per month for the Sunday Times since the mid-1970s.

ISBN: 9780300266689
Publication Date: November 15, 2022
312 pages, 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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