The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World

The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World
Lewis Hyde (Author)
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By now a modern classic, The Gift is a brilliantly orchestrated defense of the value of creativity and of its importance in a culture increasingly governed by money and overrun with commodities. Widely available again after twenty-five years, this book is even more necessary today than when it first appeared. An illuminating and transformative book, and completely original in its view of the world, The Gift is cherished by artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers. It is in itself a gift to all who discover the classic wisdom found in its pages.

• Rank: #16637 in Books
• Published on: 2007-12-04
• Released on: 2007-12-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 1.00" w x 5.14" l, .69 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 464 pages

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Description #2 by eBay - grandeagleretail:

Store Search search Title, ISBN and Author The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World by Lewis Hyde Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New This 25th anniversary edition returns to the seminal argument originally proposed by Hyde that states that a work of art is essentially a gift and not a commodity. Publisher Description By now a modern classic, quot;The Gift quot; is a brilliantly orchestrated defense of the value of creativity and of its impo

Description #3 by Biblio.com:

Vintage. PAPERBACK. 0307279502 Brand new perfect condition. . New.