In this fascinating book; Edward Said looks at the creative contradictions that often mark the late works of literary and musical artists. Said shows how the approaching death of an artist can make its way into his work; examining essays; poems; novels; films; and operas by such artists as Beethoven; Genet; Mozart; Lampedusa; Euripides; Cavafy; and Mann; among others. He uncovers the conflicts and complexity that often distinguish artistic lateness; resulting in works that stood in direct contrast to what was popular at the time and were forerunners of what was to come in each artists disciplinendash;works of true genius. Eloquent and impassioned; brilliantly reasoned and revelatory; On Late Style is Edward Saids own great last work.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love McKinney;Texas this book is wonderfulBy Scott McNeelyMcKinney;Texas was the best kept secret for many years. We now call it home and would never leave. The book was a wonderful read and did not bog you down with to many details. Great captions with the pictures that I have been searching for. Loved it!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. McKinney TexasBy Frank ArdAnother great book in this series of books that takes you back in time when the population was not very large!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. McKinney - Images of AmericaBy valetteReally like this treatment of places in America. Not wordy books; but the pictures and the theme are interesting and fun.
