Half-Truths and One-and-a-Half Truths (Paperback, 2nd Univ of Chicago PR ed.)


An aphorism never coincides with the truth: it is either a half-truth or one-and-a-half truths, wrote Kraus. The aphorism was a sub-genre Kraus] considered the height of linguistic integrity. . . . With the help of notes and introductions by Zohn, the subtlety and archness of Kraus' linguistic gifts shine through.--Peter Filkins, Bloomsbury Review
Kraus is a superb aphorist.--D. J. Enright, New York Review of Books

R745

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles7450
Mobicred@R70pm x 12* Mobicred Info
Free Delivery
Delivery AdviceShips in 10 - 15 working days


Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

An aphorism never coincides with the truth: it is either a half-truth or one-and-a-half truths, wrote Kraus. The aphorism was a sub-genre Kraus] considered the height of linguistic integrity. . . . With the help of notes and introductions by Zohn, the subtlety and archness of Kraus' linguistic gifts shine through.--Peter Filkins, Bloomsbury Review
Kraus is a superb aphorist.--D. J. Enright, New York Review of Books

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

University of Chicago Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

August 1990

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

August 1990

Authors

Dimensions

197 x 131 x 10mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

128

Edition

2nd Univ of Chicago PR ed.

ISBN-13

978-0-226-45268-5

Barcode

9780226452685

Categories

LSN

0-226-45268-9



Trending On Loot