How Literature Saved My Life

David Shields

Hardback (06 Jun 2013)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Blending confessional criticism and anthropological autobiography, David Shields explores the power of literature to make life endurable. How Literature Saved My Life chronicles the author's character flaws and despairs, using the crucible of self to show how confessional reading and writing are the foundation of a practice that helps us transcend sorrow, loss, and loneliness. 'I think just about everything David Shields writes is pretty much indispensable.' - Brett Easton Ellis

About the Publisher

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:	9781907903755
Publisher:	Notting Hill Editions
Imprint:	Notting Hill Editions
Pub date:	06 Jun 2013
DEWEY:	813.6
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	187
Weight:	242g
Height:	192mm
Width:	116mm
Spine width:	17mm