Gallimaufry (book)
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| Author | Joseph Epstein |
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| Language | English |
| Subject | Collection of essays |
| Publisher | Axios Press |
Publication date | October 7, 2020 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print, hardback |
| Pages | 505 |
| ISBN | 978-1-604-19128-8 |
Gallimaufry, A Collection of Essays, Reviews, Bits, is a 2020 collection of 57 essays, book reviews, and shorter pieces all by Joseph Epstein. Essay topics in this collection include authors, literature, biographies, writing, language (its use and misuse), universities, culture, Chicago and humor. The collection is organized into three sections: (i) Essays and Reviews, longer pieces, #1-39 below, (ii) Bits and Pieces, shorter pieces, #40-56 below and (iii) Edward Redux, an essay on his friend and mentor Edward Shils. All of these essays were previously published in journals and anthologies including The Weekly Standard, Commentary (magazine), Claremont Review of Books, Wall Street Journal and others.