Grumbling at Large Selected Essays of J. B. Priestley

J. B. Priestley (author), Valerie Grove (writer of introduction)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Priestley defined the essay as a 'prose masterpiece in miniature' and understood that to perfect the form, the essayist had to stand 'naked and shivering' in the very first sentence. A prodigious essayist, Priestley expressed his unique thoughts on a diverse range of subjects from the delights of smoking to the futility of conferences. Witty, controversial and sometimes grumpy, Priestley's essays reveal the many faces of one of Britain's most distinguished writers.

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Notting Hill Editions

Taking its cue from the vivid contribution of the short text to European cultural life and judging that the moment is right to reinvigorate the essay, Notting Hill Editions is devoted to the best in essayistic nonfiction writing. John Gordon, Director of Contagious, the consultancy for innovative advertising and co-founder of leading debate platform Intelligence Squared and Tom Kremer, the man responsible for discovering and licensing the Rubik's Cube have brought together a dynamic team to reinvigorate the art of the essay. Our writers come from a broad range of disciplines ensuring our essays will never fail to excite and inspire as they cover an ever-changing spectrum of topics.

Book information

ISBN:	9781910749180
Publisher:	Notting Hill Editions
Imprint:	Notting Hill Editions
Pub date:	02 Nov 2021
DEWEY:	824.912
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	1 online resource (97 ).
Weight:	232g
Height:	123mm
Width:	192mm
Spine width:	16mm