About the book
\"Styron is pre-eminent . . . in his instinct for tragedy and in his respect for the sheer force of human feeling.\"—Alfred Kazin
In an age when much American writing was either glacially noncommittal or heremetically personal, William Styron persisted in addressing great moral issues with incendiary passion. Seriousness and ardor characterize all the essays in This Quiet Dust, the first book of nonfiction by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lie Down in Darkness and Sophie's Choice.
In this edition, which has been updated with the inclusion of six previously uncollected essays, Styron covers a wide range of concerns; yet whether he is recounting his search for the historic Nat Turner, peering into the abyss of Auschwitz, navigating the battlefields of Vietnam and Chicago in 1968, or offering fresh assessments of Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, James Jones, and Robert Penn Warren, Styron is always a consummate literary stylist. One who is as engaging as he is engaged.
\"[Styron is] the most accomplished craftsman, and one of the most penetrating witnesses of our life.\"—Associated Press
Editions of This Quiet Dust
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394509341
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679735960
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307575760
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\"Styron is pre-eminent . . . in his instinct for tragedy and in his respect for the sheer force of human feeling.\"—Alfred Kazin
In an age when much American writing was either glacially noncommittal or heremetically personal, William Styron persisted in addressing great moral issues with incendiary passion. Seriousness and ardor characterize all the essays in This Quiet Dust, the first book of nonfiction by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lie Down in Darkness and Sophie's Choice.
In this edition, which has been updated with the inclusion of six previously uncollected essays, Styron covers a wide range of concerns; yet whether he is recounting his search for the historic Nat Turner, peering into the abyss of Auschwitz, navigating the battlefields of Vietnam and Chicago in 1968, or offering fresh assessments of Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, James Jones, and Robert Penn Warren, Styron is always a consummate literary stylist. One who is as engaging as he is engaged.
\"[Styron is] the most accomplished craftsman, and one of the most penetrating witnesses of our life.\"—Associated Press
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Quiet Dust about?
\"Styron is pre-eminent . . . in his instinct for tragedy and in his respect for the sheer force of human feeling.\"—Alfred Kazin
In an age when much American writing was either glacially noncommittal or heremetically personal, William Styron persisted in addressing great moral issues with incendiary passion. Seriousness and ardor characterize all the essays in This Quiet Dust, the first book of nonfiction by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lie Down in Darkness and Sophie's Choice.
In this edition, which has been updated with the inclusion of six previously uncollected essays, Styron covers a wide range of concerns; yet whether he is recounting his search for the historic Nat Turner, peering into the abyss of Auschwitz, navigating the battlefields of Vietnam and Chicago in 1968, or offering fresh assessments of Thomas Wolfe, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, James Jones, and Robert Penn Warren, Styron is always a consummate literary stylist. One who is as engaging as he is engaged.
\"[Styron is] the most accomplished craftsman, and one of the most penetrating witnesses of our life.\"—Associated Press
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in This Quiet Dust?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Essays
Where can I read a sample of This Quiet Dust?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394509341
Is This Quiet Dust part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book This Quiet Dust?
William Styron
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
This Quiet Dust is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394509341) and paperback(ISBN 9780679735960) and ebook(ISBN 9780307575760)
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