Harper Perennial
Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit
Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit
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Gossip is no trivial matter; despite its reputation, Epstein argues, it is an eternal and necessary human enterprise. Proving that he himself is a master of the art, Epstein serves up delightful mini-biographies of the Great Gossips of the Western World, along with many choice bits from his own experience. He also makes a powerful case that gossip has morphed from its old-fashioned best--clever, mocking, a great private pleasure--to a corrosive new-school version, thanks to the reach of the mass media and the Internet.
Written in his trademark erudite and witty style, Gossip captures the complexity of this immensely entertaining subject.Author: Joseph Epstein
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Published: 11/27/2012
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780547844596
