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The Fun Stuff: And Other Essays by James Wood (Paperback / softback, 2013)

Author of How Fiction WorksJames Wood has long established himself as the leading critic of his generation. With The Fun Stuff, he confirms his preeminence t only as a discerning judge, but also as one of fiction's most ardent appreciators. In these twenty-three sparkling dispatches, Wood offers a paramic look at the modern vel. He effortlessly connects his encyclopedic understanding of the literary can casting his eye upon such crucial writers as Thomas Hardy and Leo Tolstoy with an equally in-depth analysis of the most important authors writing today, including Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, and Aleksandar Hemon. From the brilliant title essay on Keith Moon and the lost joys of drumming to Wood's incisive piece on the writings of George Orwell, The Fun Stuff is indispensable reading for anyone who cares about contemporary literature.

Edited by
Elizabeth Bruce
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations
Author Biography
James Wood is a staff writer at The New Yorker and a visiting lecturer at Harvard University. He is the author of How Fiction Works, as well as two essay collections, The Broken Estate and The Irresponsible Self, and a novel, The Book Against God.
Date of Publication
22/10/2013
Country of Publication
United States

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