BIG THOUGHTS
Collections of essays, tomes on big ideas, philosophical treatises and more.
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How Literature Saved My Life
$25.95In this wonderfully intelligent, stunningly honest, and painfully funny book, acclaimed writer David Shields uses himself as a representative for all readers and writers who seek to find salvation in literature. Learn More -
Final Fridays: Essays, Lectures, Tributes And Other Non-Fiction, 1995-2010
$26.00For decades, acclaimed author John Barth has strayed from his Monday-through-Thursday-morning routine of fiction-writing and dedicated Friday mornings to the muse of nonfiction. Learn More -
Cataract: Some Notes After Having a Cataract Removed
$22.00“Behind my right eye hangs a burlap cloth; behind my left eye there's a mirror. . . Before the burlap the visible remains indifferent; before the mirror it begins to play.” Learn More -
Both Flesh and Not: Essays
$26.99Beloved for his epic agony, brilliantly discerning eye, and hilarious and constantly self-questioning tone, David Foster Wallace was heralded by both critics and fans as the voice of a generation. Learn More -
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Assholes: A Theory
$23.95In the spirit of the mega-selling On Bullshit, philosopher Aaron James presents a theory of the asshole that is both intellectually provocative and existentially necessary. Learn More -
Assassination Vacation
$21.00Sarah Vowell exposes the glorious conundrums of American history and culture with wit, probity, and an irreverent sense of humor. Learn More
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