David Denby

David Denby is an American journalist, best known as a film critic for The New Yorker magazine. He has also written for The Atlantic Monthly, New York Magazine, and authored several books, including 'Great Books' and 'Snark.'

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  1. 1. Great Books

    My Adventures with Homer, Rousseau, Woolf, and Other Indestructible Writers of the Western World
    Cover of 'Great Books' by David Denby

    The book chronicles the author's experience as he returns to his alma mater to re-engage with the Western literary canon through a course on "Great Books." As an adult student, he dives into the works of Homer, Plato, Marx, and others, grappling with their meanings and relevance. Throughout the narrative, he reflects on the transformative power of literature and philosophical ideas, while also examining the broader cultural debates surrounding the value and interpretation of these classic texts in modern education. The book serves as both a personal memoir and a meditation on the enduring impact of great works on individual lives and society.

    The 17113th Greatest Book of All Time
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