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The World within the World: Essays
William H. Gass
In this sequel to "Fiction and the Figures of Life", William Gass examines literature, culture, writers (their lives and works), and the nature and uses of language and the written word.
352 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | October 3, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780465026258 |
| Publishers | The Perseus Books Group |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 135 × 204 × 24 mm · 500 g |
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