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The Hall of Uselessness: Collected Essays
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
The Hall of Uselessness: Collected Essays
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Simon Leys
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:464 | Dimensions(mm): Height 209,Width 138 |
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Category/Genre | Literary essays |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781863955850
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Classifications | Dewey:824.4 A824.00 |
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Audience | General | Tertiary Education (US: College) | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Black Inc.
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Imprint |
Black Inc.
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Publication Date |
21 November 2012 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
Simon Leys' cultural and political commentary has spanned four decades, with no corner of the arts escaping his sharp eye and acerbic wit. The Hall of Uselessness forms the most complete collection yet of Leys' fascinating essays, from Quixotism to China, from the sea to literature. Leys feuds with Christopher Hitchens, ponders the popularity of Victor Hugo and analyses the posthumous publication of Nabokov's unfinished novel. He offers valuable insights into Mao's Cultural Revolution and the Khmer Rouge, and discusses Orwell, Waugh and Confucius. He considers the intertwined nature of Chinese art, culture and history alongside the joys and difficulties of literary translation. The Hall of Uselessness is an illuminating compendium from a brilliant and highly acclaimed writer - a long-time resident of Australia who is truly a global citizen.
Author Biography
Simon Leys is a writer, sinologist, essayist, literary critic and author of The Hall of Uselessness, Other People's Thoughts, The Death of Napoleon, The Wreck of the Batavia and Prosper.
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