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What is Great Books about?
**THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER** At the age of forty-eight, writer and film critic David Denby returned to Columbia University and re-enrolled in two core courses in Western civilization to confront the literary and philosophical masterpieces -- the "great books" -- that are now at the heart of the culture wars. In __Great Books,__ he leads us on a glorious tour, a rediscovery and celebration of such authors as Homer and Boccaccio, Locke and Nietzsche. Conrad and Woolf. The resulting personal odyssey is an engaging blend of self-discovery, cultural commentary, reporting, criticism, and autobiography -- an inspiration for anyone in love with the written word.
Who reads Great Books?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- David Denby
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Published
- 1997
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781417240586
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- History, Fiction, Peoples & Cultures Fiction
- Rating
- 3.83 / 5 (76 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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