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Essays on Things

Essays on Things

Phelps, William Lyon

Hardcover

PhilosophyLetters & EssaysLiterary Criticism

ISBN10: 1025454952
ISBN13: 9781025454955
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Essays on Things is a charming and insightful collection of prose from the renowned American critic and Yale professor William Lyon Phelps. This work captures Phelps at his most observant and accessible, presenting a series of informal essays that find the extraordinary within the ordinary. Moving through various subjects with grace and humor, the author reflects on the objects, ideas, and experiences that shape the human condition. Phelps's signature style-characterized by warmth, wit, and a genuine love for literature-shines through each piece, offering readers a window into the intellectual life of the early 20th century.

The collection explores themes of culture, education, and the simple joys of life, making it a quintessential example of the familiar essay. Whether discussing books, travel, or the nuances of daily routine, Phelps provides a thoughtful commentary that encourages readers to look more closely at their own surroundings. Essays on Things is more than a mere miscellany; it is an invitation to engage with the world through the eyes of one of America's most beloved literary figures. This volume is an ideal choice for enthusiasts of classic American letters and those who appreciate the art of the well-crafted observation.

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