A Jacques Barzun Reader: Selections from His Works

A profound collection of essays from the acclaimed essayist, who is known for his depth of knowledge and rare facility with words, discusses such topics as history, philosophy, literature, education, and music, and re-examines such figures as Shaw, Berlioz, Swift, Dorothy Sayers, Chapman, Agate, and Diderot. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.