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A Legendary Critic''s Final Collection: From Childhood Fascinations to Modern Literary GiantsIn The Devils & Canon Barham, Edmund Wilson''s last collection of criticism, the renowned critic returns to his roots and youth across ten captivating essays. Previously published in the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books, Wilson''s writing delves into his childhood love for The Ingoldsby Legends, the works of literary giants like Hemingway and Eliot''s The Waste Land, and even ventures into the realm of the monstrous with a piece on The Monsters of Bomarzo.With his signature wit and incisive analysis, Wilson explores a range of 20th century literature, from Harold Frederic and Henry B. Fuller to Edwin O''Connor. The collection concludes with Wilson taking the Modern Language Association (MLA) to task in a thought-provoking critique. The Devils & Canon Barham showcases a legendary critic at his finest, offering a diverse and engaging look at the literary landscape of his time.

A pioneering American critic''s in-depth exploration of Canadian literature, bridging the divide between English and French Canada.In O Canada, esteemed American literary critic Edmund Wilson delves into the rich tapestry of Canadian literature, offering perhaps the first attempt by an American critic to comprehensively examine both French and English Canadian writers. Wilson''s insightful analysis encompasses a wide range of contemporary authors, including Morley Callaghan, Hugh MacLennan, John Buell, E.J. Pratt, Anne Hébert, Marie-Claire Blais, Roger Lemelin, and André Langevin.To shed light on Canada''s religious and political landscape, Wilson skillfully weaves elements of history, biography, and journalism into his literary critiques. O Canada stands as a groundbreaking work that illuminates the distinct voices and perspectives of Canada''s diverse literary scene, making it an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Canadian literature and culture.

Explore the Rich Tapestry of Russian Literature with Edmund Wilson''s Insightful EssaysIn A Window on Russia, renowned American writer and literary critic Edmund Wilson presents a captivating collection of essays on Russian writers and the Russian language, which he taught himself to read. Written between 1943 and 1971, these papers offer intimate portraits and thought-provoking analyses of literary giants such as Pushkin, Gogol, Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and others.Wilson''s unique perspective and engaging writing style bring these authors and their works to life, making this collection a rare pleasure for readers seeking to delve deeper into the world of Russian literature. As noted by Kirkus Reviews, "In A Window on Russia, which Wilson modestly calls ''a handful of disconnected pieces, written at various times when I happened to be interested in the various authors,'' we encounter that rare pleasure of entering a living world where the dead hand of academia never casts its shadow."For anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Russian literature through the lens of one of America''s most celebrated literary minds, A Window on Russia is an invaluable and enlightening read.

The American Earthquake amply conveys the astonishing breadth of Edmund Wilson''s talent, provides an unparalleled vision of one of the most troubling periods in American history, and, perhaps inadvertently, offers a self-portrait comparable to The Education of Henry Adams. During a twelve-month period in 1930 and 1931, Edmund Wilson wrote a series of lengthy articles which he then collected in a book called American Jitters: A Year of the Slump. The resulting chronicle was hailed by the New York Times as "the best reporting that the period of depression has brought forth in the United States," and forms the heart of the present volume.In prose that is by turns dramatic and naturalistic, inflammatory and evocative, satirical and droll, Wilson painted an unforgettable portrait of a time when "the whole structure of American society seemed actually to be going to pieces."The American Earthquake bookends this chronicle with a collection of Wilson''s non-literary articles-including criticism, reportage, and some fiction-from the years of "The Follies," 1923-1928, and the dawn of the New Deal, 1932-1934. During this period, Wilson had grown from a little-known journalist to one of the most important American literary and social critics of the century.

Edmund Wilson''s The Fifties, edited by Leon Edel, is the highly acclaimed fourth volume in the series that began with The Twenties. It is complimented with photographs and journal excerpts of some of the most interesting characters of the decade, including Edna St. Vincent Millay, W.H. Auden, and Vladimir Nabokov."A giant''s workroom we can wander through, marveling ..." - Richard Locke, The Wall Street Journal on The Fifties: From Notebooks and Diaries of the Period