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The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property (Paperback)

by Lewis Hyde (Author) "When the Puritans first landed in Massachusetts, they discovered a thing so curious about the Indians' feelings for property that they felt called upon to..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews
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“The best book I know of for talented but unacknowledged creators. . . . A masterpiece.” —Margaret Atwood

“No one who is invested in any kind of art . . . can read The Gift and remain unchanged.” —David Foster Wallace


“Few books are such life-changers as The Gift: epiphany, in sculpted prose.” —Jonathan Lethem

“A manifesto of sorts for anyone who makes art [and] cares for it.” —Zadie Smith

“This long-awaited new edition of Lewis Hyde's groundbreaking and influential study of creativity is a cause for across-the-board celebration.” —Geoff Dyer

Product Description
Discusses the argument that a work of art is essentially a gift and not a commodity.

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Product Details
  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Vintage; 1st Vintage Books Ed edition (February 12, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394715195
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394715193
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,843 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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