Sebastian Smee Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic, WaPo. Author of The Art of Rivalry, and forthcoming book on Berthe Morisot and Ed. Manet during the Terrible Year (1870-71)
The Art of Rivalry: Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art
Sebastian SmeeSebastian SmeeAs I remain mired in the latest draft of my current book (ugh, whose idea was this?!), ever more grateful for this lovely review, by @johnwilliamsnyt, of my 2016 book, The Art of Rivalry. https://t.co/iQREYsjR3q
Paperback, 2017
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Herzog: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Saul BellowSebastian Smee“...the intimate design of the injury, the fact that it was so penetrating, custom-made exactly to your measure. It's fascinating that hatred should be so personal as to be almost loving. The knife and the wound aching for each other.” ― Saul Bellow, Herzog
Paperback, 2015
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Second Place
Rachel CuskSebastian SmeeReally excellent review of Rachel Cusk’s brilliant new novel, Second Place, by Sam Byers @byers90 in @guardian Read the book first (meant as general advice) but come back to the review. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/apr/29/second-place-by-rachel-cusk-review-exquisitely-cruel-home-truths
Paperback, 2022
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The Art of the Essay, 1999
Phillip LopateSebastian Smee“what you’re left with, by the grace of God and some miracle, is this inner self.” Hilton Als, Paris Review - The Art of the Essay No. 3 https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/7178/the-art-of-the-essay-no-3-hilton-als
Paperback, 1999
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Trial
Franz KafkaSebastian SmeeHis eccentric explanation — “the impulse was spent” or, effectively, “I changed my mind” — may seem capricious. But it’s a spiritual antidote to modernity’s foundational nightmare, described by Franz Kafka in “The Trial.” #GreatWorksinFocus https://t.co/tdK2LgsdaZ
Paperback, 2024
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The Trial
Eternal Sky ClassicsSebastian SmeeHis eccentric explanation — “the impulse was spent” or, effectively, “I changed my mind” — may seem capricious. But it’s a spiritual antidote to modernity’s foundational nightmare, described by Franz Kafka in “The Trial.” #GreatWorksinFocus https://t.co/tdK2LgsdaZ
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Outline
Rachel CuskSebastian SmeeMy review of the 3rd in the #Outline trilogy by #RachelCusk Kudos was workmanlike, at best. I was too dazzled, too caught up in trying to describe what I saw, to remember to write well. But god, what superb books.I’ve not been so excited by anything since. https://t.co/uUtawBQGCg https://t.co/8ICr3KmS2h
Paperback, 2016
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The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony
Roberto CalassoSebastian SmeeRoberto Calasso, The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony https://t.co/Wp1abJMyRk
Paperback, 1994
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Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth
James LovelockSebastian SmeeJames Lovelock, creator of Gaia theory of ‘living’ Earth, dies at 103 https://t.co/tkG166Pktx
Paperback, 2016
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Mrs. Dalloway
Virginia WoolfSebastian Smee“With twice his wits, she had to see things through his eyes - one of the tragedies of married life.” Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway
Paperback, 1990
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