Damon Young Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Damon Young is a philosopher and author Philosopher/author. 13 books of nonfiction & children’s fiction. Short stories & poetry. New: ON GETTING OFF. Agents: @literaryagent1 @zeitgeistlit @alexadsett.
Ragnarok: The End of the Gods
A. S. ByattDamon Young@Bookeboy @EmmettStinson @stuwillis @reselsnark @writerssainc I can give one example of a *version* of the first category. I remember people calling AS Byatt’s RAGNAROK “literary fiction—not because of any particular features, but because they were bored by it. In their minds, literary fiction means tedius. Nothing else.
Paperback, 2019
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The Animals in That Country: Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award
Laura Jean McKayDamon YoungRT @ClarkeAward: We’re delighted to announce THE ANIMALS IN THAT COUNTRY by Laura Jean McKay (Scribe UK) is the 35th winner of the Arthur C…
Paperback, 2020
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen CraneDamon YoungFriday afternoon reading: THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE, by Stephen Crane. A friend in the United States gave me Paul Auster’s biography of the author Stephen Crane—I thought this a good opportunity to actually read Stephen Crane. https://t.co/ZJjHjxZ6jL
Paperback, 2016
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All Quiet on the Western Front
Erich Maria RemarqueDamon YoungClockwise from top left: THE GENERAL IN HIS LABYRINTH, Marquez. CONAN: THE SONGS OF THE DEAD, by Lansdale, Truman & others. ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, Remarque. THE CONFESSIONS, Augustine of Hippo.
Paperback, Mass Market, 1987
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Philosophy: Basic Readings
Nigel WarburtonDamon Young@kels_316 So, I reckon there are two good ways in. 1. Grab an introduction to philosophy. Like “Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy”, by Simon Blackburn. Or “Philosophy: The Basics”, by Nigel Warburton. 2. You pick up an old paperback of Plato’s dialogues & read “Symposium”.
Paperback, 2004
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The Metaphysics of Sensory Experience
David PapineauDamon YoungRT @AlexMoran44: Well, my review of David Papineau's excellent new book, The Metaphysics of Sensory Experience, came out! Can't recommend D…
Hardcover, 2021
$53.00$28.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley JacksonDamon YoungOne stereotype of literary professionals is that we’re all jaded; all wearied by word after word. But listen to the sheer nerd verve of @dongwon talking about Shirley Jackson’s “The Haunting of Hill House” here: https://t.co/Zv5SztjQgr This is why we get into the business.
Paperback, 2006
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A Master of Djinn
P. Djèlí ClarkDamon Young@TorDotComPub P. Djèlí Clark’s A MASTER OF DJINN.
Paperback, 2022
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The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell HammettDamon YoungSunday morning reading: THE MALTESE FALCON, by Dashiell Hammett. I snagged this at the lauded Fullers Bookshop Everyman sale, and regret nothing. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cer59fvhcuf/?igshid=YTgzYjQ4ZTY=
Paperback, 1989
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The Big Questions: Philosophy
Simon BlackburnDamon Young@kels_316 So, I reckon there are two good ways in. 1. Grab an introduction to philosophy. Like “Think: A Compelling Introduction to Philosophy”, by Simon Blackburn. Or “Philosophy: The Basics”, by Nigel Warburton. 2. You pick up an old paperback of Plato’s dialogues & read “Symposium”.
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