Editorial Review:

Wayne Booth has selected, and has been inspired by, the works by some of
our greatest writers on the art of growing older. In this widely praised
anthology he shows that the very making of art is in itself a victory
over time.
"Culled chiefly from great literary works, this unusual compendium of
prose and poetry . . . highlights the physical and emotional aspects of
aging. . . . The thoughtful commentary with which Booth connects the
selections reminds readers that physical decay and fear of death are
conditions common to us all. . . . Provocative."--Publishers Weekly
"His blending of literature, humor, and crotchetiness will capture the
interest of readers of all ages."--Booklist
"Funny . . . profound. . . . It is hard to resist the closing chapters,
which celebrate the freedom from constraint and ambition, the permission
to be crotchety, the joy of memory and perspective that come with age."--William March, Tampa Tribune
"Booth puts a new spin on the worries many of us have about what's
catching up with us. . . . Booth's book . . . [is] for both the younger
readers and those of us who are nervously counting birthdays."--Sacramento Bee

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Literary Impressions of Aging:

To delve into "The Art of Growing Older: Writers on Living and Aging," by Wayne Booth (U. of Chicago Press 1992) is to discover, or rediscover, that the world's literary greats have had a lot to say through the centuries on the topic of aging. This book, which I recently discovered, is a journey through the literary world by respected University of Chicago literature scholar Wayne Booth (1921-2005), author of "The Rhetoric of Fiction" and many other books.
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BoomerLit., Not So Light:

Every baby boomer should have this book at his/her bedside as we creak and groan into the second half of our lives. Booth's literary selections are spot on (though the absence of multicultural voices is disappointing), and his commentary, as always, enriches the reading experience.Why waste time reading nursing home directories and spiritual guides when Booth has gathered all these great luminaries to light our way through the dark ages?

Wonderful Book!!!:

This is a wonderful compendium and commentary about the subject of aging in literature. It arrived in excellent condition, and quickly, and was read right away. Thanks!!

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