Building on his enormously successful series of Philosophers in 90
Minutes, Paul Strathern now applies his witty and incisive prose to
brief biographical studies of the world's great writers. He brings their
lives and ideas to life in entertaining and accessible fashion. Far from
being a novelty, each book is a highly refined appraisal of the writer
and his work, authoritative and clearly presented. Applause for Paul
Strathern's Philosophers in 90 Minutes series: "Each of these little
books is witty and dramatic and creates a sense of time, place, and
character....I cannot think of a better way to introduce oneself and
one's friends to Western civilization."--Katherine A. Powers, Boston
Globe "Well-written, clear and informed, they have a breezy wit about
them....I find them hard to stop reading."--Richard Bernstein, New York
Times "Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise."--Jim Holt, Wall
Street Journal