Building on his enormously successful series of Philosophers in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern now applies his witty and incisive prose to brief biographical studies of the world's great writers. He brings their lives and ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Far from being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the writer and his work, authoritative and clearly presented.
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Succinct and easy-to-read synopsis of the unusual—even dysfunctional—life. (Foreword Magazine )
Fine guide, especially recommended for students.... Provide[s] concise overviews.... Makes an easily digested introduction. (The Bookwatch )
It furnishes a quick way for general readers to familiarize themselves with writers they wish to read or re-read. (Brian J. Buchanan Tennessean )
Covers the cultural and historical setting into which Marquez was born and gives a clear understanding of his work. (ROCHELLE O'GORMAN ROCHELLE O'GORMAN Hartford Courant )
Fine guide, especially recommended for students.... Provide[s] concise overviews.... Makes an easily digested introduction. (The Bookwatch )
It furnishes a quick way for general readers to familiarize themselves with writers they wish to read or re-read. (Brian J. Buchanan Tennessean )
Covers the cultural and historical setting into which Marquez was born and gives a clear understanding of his work. (ROCHELLE O'GORMAN ROCHELLE O'GORMAN Hartford Courant )
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Paul Strathern is author of the popular and critically acclaimed Philosophers in 90 Minutes series. Highlights from the series include Nietzsche in 90 Minutes, Aristotle in 90 Minutes, and Plato in 90 Minutes. Mr. Strathern has lectured in philosophy and mathematics and now lives and writes in London. A former Somerset Maugham prize winner, he is also the author of books on history and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in a great many newspapers, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. His own degree in philosophy came from Trinity College, Dublin.
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