Connor, P: Paraphernalia
(Sprache: Englisch)
Why do most women carry handbags, while men rely on pockets? Why do so many houses have bags of bags? And why do we 'let the cat out the bag' or 'give someone the sack'? This title embarks on a historical, philosophical and linguistic journey that explores...
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Why do most women carry handbags, while men rely on pockets? Why do so many houses have bags of bags? And why do we 'let the cat out the bag' or 'give someone the sack'? This title embarks on a historical, philosophical and linguistic journey that explores our relationships with the curious things with which we have a forgotten but daily intimacy.
Autoren-Porträt von Professor Steven Connor
Steven Connor is Professor of Modern Literature and Theory at Birkbeck College. He is also academic director of the London Consortium inter-disciplinary graduate programme in humanities and cultural studies. He is the author of several academic books (on subjects ranging from the English novel to ventriloquism) and contributes regularly to print media and radio. This is his first general book. Profile published the hardback in 2011 [9781846682704].
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Professor Steven Connor
- Main, 256 Seiten, Maße: 12,8 x 19,8 cm, Taschenbuch, Englisch
- Verlag: Profile Books
- ISBN-10: 1846682711
- ISBN-13: 9781846682711
- Erscheinungsdatum: 15.08.2013
Sprache:
Englisch
Rezension zu „Connor, P: Paraphernalia “
"'Steven Connor is among the most eloquent and original cultural critics at work today.' (Daily Telegraph) 'Urbane, witty and seductive... challenging and often enchanting' (Michael Bywater, Independent) 'Ingenious, whimsical, imaginative and entertaining, this is a magical little book; a pleasurable and fidgetable stimulus to the mind.' (Iain Finlayson, The Times)"
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