The Literature of Addiction Drawing on two centuries of important literary and historical writings, Rebecca Shannonhouse has shaped a remarkable collection of works that are, in turn, tragic, compelling, hilarious, and enlightening. Together, these selections comprise a profound and truthful portrait of the life experience known as addiction.UNDER THE INFLUENCE offers classic selections from fiction, memoirs, and essays by authors such as Tolstoy, Cheever, Parker, and Poe. Also included are topical gems by writers who illuminate the causes, dangers, pleasures, and public perceptions surrounding people consumed by excessive use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Recent provocative works by Abraham Verghese, the Barthelme brothers, Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, and others expand and modernize the definition of addiction to include sex, gambling, and food. Together, these incomparable writings give shape and meaning to the raw experience of uncontrollable urges.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Random House USA Inc
ISBN-13
9780375757167
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95504203
Product Key Features
Book Title
Under the Influence: the Literature of Addiction
Author
Rebecca Shannonhouse
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Books
Publication Year
2003
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
202mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
278g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Rebecca Shannonhouse
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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