REFLECTIONS ON EXILE AND OTHER ESSAYS

Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2000. First Edition. First Printing.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket.. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 2000. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Edition/First Printing. 620 pages. Retrospective collection of essays. One of the most important and valuable books of our time. The First Hardcover Edition. Precedes and should not be confused with all other subsequent editions, particularly the Second Edition and the Softcover Edition. Published in a small and limited first print run as a hardcover original only by Harvard University Press. The First Edition is now rare. Presents Edward Said's "Reflections On Exile And Other Essays". His massive, "summing-up" book, published towards the end of his tragically truncated life. Comes with his magisterial Introductory Essay, which appears in this volume only, and does just that, sums up his life-work. "With their powerful blend of political and aesthetic concerns, Edward W. Said's writings have transformed the field of literary studies. Re-confirms what no one can doubt: That Said is the most impressive, consequential, and elegant critic of our time" (Publisher's blurb). Edward Said's life-work has been about perhaps the most pressing philosophical and literary issue of our time: Representation. For an idea of the latter's expansive reach, consider, as one example, Judith Butler's reflections on the Western self's unresolvable problem of gender identity, whereby "representation" uneasily becomes "performativity". Meanwhile, his anti-theoretical yet rigorous approach remains the most powerful antidote to arid French literary theory. It is not hyperbole to suggest that he will be regarded (in our time) as the greatest intellectual figure of the latter-half of the 20th century. An absolute "must-have" title for Edward Said collectors. This title is a great collection. This is one of few copies of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing (Year of Publication stated on the Copyright Page with NO further printing indication) still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Precedes and should NOT be confused with the Second Edition and the Softcover Edition. Almost ALL other copies available online have serious flaws or are subsequent printings. This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare copy thus. One of the greatest literary and political writer/thinkers of the 20th century and our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER EDWARD W. SAID TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). ISBN 0674003020.