Essays in Biography
The acclaimed essayist . . . presents a provocative collection of essays that [are] . . . guaranteed to both delight and disconcert.(Kirkus Reviews, July 2012)Erudite . . . eloquent . . . opinionated . . . edifying and often very entertaining.(Publishers Weekly, July 2012)The joys of reading Joseph Epstein are many. . . . Readers consistently find wit, whimsy, and learning at the most accessible and enjoyable level.--Larry Thornberry, The American Spectator, October 1, 2012(Larry ThornberryThe American Spectator, October 1, 2012)Mr. Epstein’s essays are brilliant distillations . . . [which] bring to biography a genius of discernment.(Carl RollysonWall Street Journal, October 6, 2012)