A distinguished collection of essays on language, literature, and philosophy from acclaimed scholar and critic George SteinerOn Difficulty is as provocative and relevant today as when its essays were first published. Ranging from critical topics such as the understanding of language to the meaning o
On Difficulty: And Other Essays
β Scribed by Steiner, George
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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