The League of Frightened Philistines and Other Papers by James T. Farrell Hardco
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The League of Frightened Philistines and Other Papers by James T. Farrell Hardco. Best known for his gritty realism and his influential fiction, Farrell turns his critical eye toward the literary and cultural landscape of the mid-20th century. It is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of literature, social thought, and the enduring struggle for artistic work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The League of Frightened Philistines and Other Papers by James T. Farrell Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description "The League of Frightened Philistines and Other Papers" is a sharp and insightful collection of essays by the acclaimed American novelist James T. Farrell. Best known for his gritty realism and his influential fiction, Farrell turns his critical eye toward the literary and cultural landscape of the mid-20th century. In these papers, he vigorously defends the necessity of realism and the integrity of the artist against the "philistines"-those critics and social gatekeepers who prefer comforting escapism or moralizing over the harsh truths of the human collection explores a wide range of topics, from the role of the writer in modern society to deep analyses of major literary figures and trends. Farrell argues passionately for a literature that engages with social reality and challenges the status quo. His prose is vigorous and uncompromising, reflecting his commitment to naturalism and his belief that art should serve as a powerful mirror to the complexities of volume remains a significant contribution to American literary criticism, offering readers a window into the intellectual debates that shaped 20th-century letters. It is an essential read for those interested in the intersection of literature, social thought, and the enduring struggle for artistic work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025471946 ISBN-13 9781025471945 Title The League of Frightened Philistines and Other Papers Author James T. Farrell Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 230 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178574778; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
