Synopses & Reviews
As he has done in Snobbery and Friendship, Joseph Epstein again displays
his dazzling wit and charm in these sixteen agile, entertaining essays. Here
Epstein takes us from the amusingly personal to the broadly philosophical,
demonstrating time and again his talent for taking nearly any subject and polishing it into a gem of sparkling wit and fascination. Among his targets this time are topics such as name-dropping, talent versus genius, the cult of youthfulness, and the information revolution.
Synopsis
Joseph Epstein demonstrates time and again his talent for taking nearly any subject and polishing it into a gem of sparkling wit and fascination. In Narcissus Leaves the Pool, he displays his signature verve and charm in sixteen agile, entertaining pieces. Among his targets in this collection are name-dropping, talent versus genius, the cult of youthfulness, and the information revolution.
Synopsis
Joseph Epstein demonstrates time and again his talent for taking nearly any subject and polishing it into a gem of sparkling wit and fascination. In Narcissus Leaves the Pool, he displays his signature verve and charm in sixteen agile, entertaining pieces. Among his targets in this collection are name-dropping, talent versus genius, the cult of youthfulness, and the information revolution.
About the Author
JOSEPH EPSTEIN is the author of the best-selling Snobbery and of Friendship, among other books, and was formerly editor of the American Scholar. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harpers Magazine, the Atlantic Monthly, and other magazines. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.