The Geography of the Imagination: Forty Essays

Guy Davenport is a twentieth-century stylist and searching mind who has written forty essays on history, art, and literature to lift the mind and spirit. He has read everything in print and has the ability to draw connections between cultural synapses, defining and reflecting our civilization. This collection offers fresh thinking on Greek culture, Whitman, Spinoza, Wittgenstein, Melville, Tolkien, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens, Charles Olson, Marianne Moore, Eudora Welty, Louis Zukovsky, and many others, written with wit and startling erudition.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 592 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Guy Davenport, a renowned stylist and intellectual of the 20th century, is celebrated for his captivating prose and profound insights. Spanning a wide range of subjects, including history, art, and literature, Davenport's essays offer a captivating journey into the depths of human thought. With an encyclopedic knowledge and a voracious appetite for knowledge, he skillfully weaves together diverse disciplines, connecting the dots between art, literature, music, sculpture, modernist poets, classic philosophers, and the past and present. Davenport's ability to discern the underlying connections between seemingly disparate elements is awe-inspiring, and his enthusiasm for these connections is infectious.

In this remarkable collection, Davenport serves as a guide, leading readers through the labyrinthine corridors of history and literature. Through his essays, he highlights the values and philosophical frameworks that have shaped our understanding of the world. From his thoughtful explorations of Greek culture to his insights into the works of Whitman, Spinoza, Wittgenstein, Melville, Tolkien, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens, Charles Olson, Marianne Moore, Eudora Welty, Louis Zukovsky, and many others, Davenport offers fresh perspectives and thought-provoking interpretations. Each essay is a testament to his erudition and wit, as he delves into the rich tapestry of ideas and imagination.

This Nonpareil edition of Davenport's essays is enriched by a new introduction by John Jeremiah Sullivan, providing further context and appreciation for the author's work. Whether you are a scholar, a literary enthusiast, or simply someone seeking to expand your intellectual horizons, this collection is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. So, embark on this captivating journey through the mind of Guy Davenport, and let his words transport you to new realms of understanding and appreciation.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 134 x 192 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781567927771