About the book
The definitive collection of nonfiction—from war reporting to literary criticism to the sharpest political writing—from the “legend of American letters” (Vanity Fair)
Robert Stone was a singular American writer, a visionary whose award-winning novels—including Dog Soldiers, Outerbridge Reach, and Damascus Gate—earned him comparisons to literary lions ranging from Samuel Beckett to Ernest Hemingway to Graham Greene. Stone had an almost prophetic grasp of the spirit of his age, which he captured with crystalline clarity in each of his novels. Of course, he was also a sharp and brilliant observer of American life, and his nonfiction writing is revelatory.
The Eye You See With—the first and only collection of Robert Stone’s nonfiction—was carefully selected by award-winning novelist and Stone biographer Madison Smartt Bell. Divided into three sections, the collection includes the best of Stone’s war reporting, his writing on social change, and his reflections on the art of fiction. This is an extraordinary volume that offers up a clear-eyed look at the twentieth century and secures Robert Stone’s place as one of the most original figures in all of American letters.
Stone’s prophetic eye turns to the seismic events that defined an era:
- The Vietnam War: Unflinching journalistic essays from the front lines that capture the defining conflict of an American generation with crystalline clarity.
- The 1960s Counterculture: Insider accounts of Ken Kesey and the psychedelic revolution, chronicling the seismic social changes that defined the spirit of the age.
- Incisive Political Writing: A clear-eyed look at the American zeitgeist, from national conventions to the complexities of the Cold War, penned by a master of political analysis.
- The Art of Fiction: Profound reflections on the craft from an award-winning novelist often compared to literary lions like Hemingway and Graham Greene.
Editions of Eye You See With
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780358505013
- EBook
- ISBN 9780358212140
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The definitive collection of nonfiction—from war reporting to literary criticism to the sharpest political writing—from the “legend of American letters” (Vanity Fair)
Robert Stone was a singular American writer, a visionary whose award-winning novels—including Dog Soldiers, Outerbridge Reach, and Damascus Gate—earned him comparisons to literary lions ranging from Samuel Beckett to Ernest Hemingway to Graham Greene. Stone had an almost prophetic grasp of the spirit of his age, which he captured with crystalline clarity in each of his novels. Of course, he was also a sharp and brilliant observer of American life, and his nonfiction writing is revelatory.
The Eye You See With—the first and only collection of Robert Stone’s nonfiction—was carefully selected by award-winning novelist and Stone biographer Madison Smartt Bell. Divided into three sections, the collection includes the best of Stone’s war reporting, his writing on social change, and his reflections on the art of fiction. This is an extraordinary volume that offers up a clear-eyed look at the twentieth century and secures Robert Stone’s place as one of the most original figures in all of American letters.
Stone’s prophetic eye turns to the seismic events that defined an era:
- The Vietnam War: Unflinching journalistic essays from the front lines that capture the defining conflict of an American generation with crystalline clarity.
- The 1960s Counterculture: Insider accounts of Ken Kesey and the psychedelic revolution, chronicling the seismic social changes that defined the spirit of the age.
- Incisive Political Writing: A clear-eyed look at the American zeitgeist, from national conventions to the complexities of the Cold War, penned by a master of political analysis.
- The Art of Fiction: Profound reflections on the craft from an award-winning novelist often compared to literary lions like Hemingway and Graham Greene.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eye You See With about?
The definitive collection of nonfiction—from war reporting to literary criticism to the sharpest political writing—from the “legend of American letters” (Vanity Fair)
Robert Stone was a singular American writer, a visionary whose award-winning novels—including Dog Soldiers, Outerbridge Reach, and Damascus Gate—earned him comparisons to literary lions ranging from Samuel Beckett to Ernest Hemingway to Graham Greene. Stone had an almost prophetic grasp of the spirit of his age, which he captured with crystalline clarity in each of his novels. Of course, he was also a sharp and brilliant observer of American life, and his nonfiction writing is revelatory.
The Eye You See With—the first and only collection of Robert Stone’s nonfiction—was carefully selected by award-winning novelist and Stone biographer Madison Smartt Bell. Divided into three sections, the collection includes the best of Stone’s war reporting, his writing on social change, and his reflections on the art of fiction. This is an extraordinary volume that offers up a clear-eyed look at the twentieth century and secures Robert Stone’s place as one of the most original figures in all of American letters.
Stone’s prophetic eye turns to the seismic events that defined an era:
- The Vietnam War: Unflinching journalistic essays from the front lines that capture the defining conflict of an American generation with crystalline clarity.
- The 1960s Counterculture: Insider accounts of Ken Kesey and the psychedelic revolution, chronicling the seismic social changes that defined the spirit of the age.
- Incisive Political Writing: A clear-eyed look at the American zeitgeist, from national conventions to the complexities of the Cold War, penned by a master of political analysis.
- The Art of Fiction: Profound reflections on the craft from an award-winning novelist often compared to literary lions like Hemingway and Graham Greene.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Eye You See With?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of Eye You See With?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780358505013
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Eye You See With?
Madison Smartt Bell, Robert Stone
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Eye You See With is available as paperback(ISBN 9780358505013) and ebook(ISBN 9780358212140)
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