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Snobbery - by Joseph Epstein (Paperback)

Name: Snobbery - by Joseph Epstein (Paperback)
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SKU: 77266716
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Snobbery is Epstein's deliciously readable (Harper's Bazaar) collection of essays skewering all manner of elitism.
Author(s): Joseph Epstein
288 Pages
Literary Collections, Essays

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About the Book

"Snobbery" is Epstein's "deliciously readable" ("Harper's Bazaar") collection of essays skewering all manner of elitism. Filled with dishy detail, "Snobbery" takes up its subject in contemporary America, examining the discriminating qualities in all.

Book Synopsis

Snobbery is Epstein's deliciously readable (Harper's Bazaar) collection of essays skewering all manner of elitism. Filled with dishy detail, Snobbery takes up its subject in contemporary America, examining the discriminating qualities in all.

Review Quotes

"[SNOBBERY is] like a chorus line of wonderful observational one-liners . . . All these gems add up to a fun and funny read." --Joan O'C. Hamilton Business Week

"[SNOBBERY] is a captivating jeu d'esprit of a book, one that brims over with illuminating perceptions . . ." --Daphne Merkin Elle

"It's hard to criticize a writer who can make you laugh out loud on every third page . . ." --Martha Bayles The New York Times Book Review

"[E]ngaging . . . Epstein [is] one of America's best essayists . . ." --Richard Stengal Time Magazine

". . . [W]onderfully engaging . . . marvelous . . ." --David Brooks The Wall Street Journal

". . . [Epstein] has a wickedly wonderful sense of humor and keen observational skills . . ." Publishers Weekly

"A deliciously readable analysis of the origins of snobbery and its myriad cultural manifestations . . ." Harper's Bazaar

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.24 Inches (H) x 5.54 Inches (W) x .71 Inches (D)

Weight: .74 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Literary Collections

Sub-Genre: Essays

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Format: Paperback

Author: Joseph Epstein

Language: English

Street Date: July 1, 2003

TCIN: 77266716

UPC: 9780618340736

Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-4806

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What themes does the book explore regarding elitism?

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A: The book explores contemporary American elitism, covering topics like food, fashion, and social status.
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Q: Who is the author of the book?

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A: The author of the book is Joseph Epstein, a prominent writer and essayist.
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Q: What type of literary work is Snobbery categorized as?

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A: It is categorized as a collection of essays within the literary collections genre.
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Q: How does the author use humor in the essays?

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A: The author employs humor to provide engaging and insightful observations on snobbery and elitism.
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