Guy Davenport
Guy Davenport demonstrates his unparalleled critical vision as he interprets art, literature, and culture, In this collection of 20 essays, Guy Davenport applies his insightful gaze and critical wisdom to topics including modern art and the effects of the automobile on contemporary society. His work ranges from â€œWhat Are Those Monkeys Doing?â€ in which he links the paintings of Rousseau to the writings of Rimbaud and Flaubert, to â€œImaginary Americas,â€ a survey of the different roles America has filled in the imagination of Europeans. Davenport, 1 of the foremost American critics and intellectuals of the 20th century, brings his piercing intellect, encyclopedic references, and careful eye for detail to each piece inÂ ,Every Force Evolves a Form,., Â , Whether writing on the philosophy behind modernism or a study of table manners, the paintings of Henri Rousseau or the design of Shaker handicrafts, Davenport always devotes his full attention and multi-angled analysis to the subject at hand. To read this thought-provoking collection is to see the inner-workings of Davenportâ€™s brilliant mind, with its varied fascinations and unparalleled insights.
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Every Force Evolves a Form: Twenty Essays