Applause, applause
ROBERT BRUSTEIN
Dwnbocracy
in
America
In his new coUection of essays, reviews, and
profiles,
Mr.
Brustein uses the prism of the
American theatre to explore the motivating
impulses behind rampant political
correctness. His complaint that the critical
function of drama is now to arouse the
remorse of a guilty audience is brilliantly
illustrated. "Witty, articulate, and fiery...and
weU worth reading again and again."-Jack Helbig,
Booklist. $26.00
DOUGLAS CLAYTON
Floyd
Dell
The first full-length biography of the
celebrated novelist, critic, editor (of
The
Masses) ,
poet, and playwright who played a
distinctive role in the American avant-garde of
the early 20th century. "Not only a perceptive
analysis but also a thoughtful reflection on the
bohemian rebels who flourished between two
world wars. "-Daniel Aaron. $30.00
illustrated
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Between theWars
Newly published essays and letters, edited and
introduced by David Bradshaw, showing
Huxley's transformation from a scourge of the
masses in the 1920s to their compassionate
spokesman by the 1930s, and including
writings on art and literature, and letters to
H.
L.
Mencken and
H.
G. Wells. $26.00
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Partisan Review
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