Plausible Prejudices
Appearance
Author | Joseph Epstein |
---|---|
Language | English |
Published | 1985 |
Publication place | United States |
Plausible Prejudices: Essays on American Writing is a 1985 collection of essays by Joseph Epstein dealing with literary criticism and other subjects.
Reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviews said that "his collection of prejudices doesn't add up to a coherent position or a serious argument."[1] Richard Eder of The Los Angeles Times wrote that "you wonder at times what he is defending."[2] Chicago Tribune critic Stevenson Swanson said that the book needs more content.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "PLAUSIBLE PREJUDICES: Essays on American Writing". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ Richard Eder (February 24, 1985). "Of enmity without passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
- ^ Stevenson Swanson (February 24, 1985). "Epstein: Jaunty 'Prejudices' From Deflationary Critic". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 17, 2012.