Roger Shattuck's "The Innocent Eye: On Modern Literature and the Arts" offers readers a captivating journey through the realm of modern literature and the arts. Through a meticulous exploration of various literary works, Shattuck delves into the significance of the "innocent eye" in interpreting art and provides compelling insights into...
"Candor and Perversion: Literature, Education, and the Arts" by Roger Shattuck is a thought-provoking exploration of how culture and truth are interconnected. Shattuck argues that in today's society, characterized by deception and the manipulation of truth, literature and the arts have a crucial role in promoting honesty and resisting perversion....
In "Forbidden Knowledge," Roger Shattuck takes readers on an enthralling and controversial journey through the history of knowledge. This thought-provoking exploration delves into the boundaries and limitations imposed on knowledge by various societies and individuals throughout time. The book begins by examining the concept of forbidden knowledge in ancient civilizations...
"Proust's Way" by Roger Shattuck is an intriguing exploration of the life and literary works of renowned French novelist Marcel Proust. Shattuck delves into Proust's writing, examining the themes, techniques, and cultural context surrounding his celebrated masterpiece "In Search of Lost Time." With his expertise, Shattuck provides readers with a...