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TIME • 10 Best Books of August 2023
A book to be read and kept for posterity, The Deadline is the art of the essay at its best.
Few, if any, historians have brought such insight, wisdom, and empathy to public discourse as Jill Lepore. Arriving at The New Yorker in 2005, Lepore, with her panoptical range and razor-sharp style, brought a transporting freshness and a literary vivacity to everything from profiles of long-dead writers to urgent constitutional analysis to an unsparing scrutiny of the woeful affairs of the nation itself. The astonishing essays collected in The Deadline offer a prismatic portrait of Americans’ techno-utopianism, frantic fractiousness, and unprecedented—but armed—aimlessness. From lockdowns and race commissions to Bratz dolls and bicycles, to the losses that haunt Lepore’s life, these essays again and again cross what she calls the deadline, the “river of time that divides the quick from the dead.” Echoing Gore Vidal’s United States in its massive intellectual erudition, The Deadline, with its remarkable juxtaposition of the political and the personal, challenges the very nature of the essay—and of history—itself. 12 images Read more
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Looking for a captivating book that will leave a lasting impression? Look no further than "The Deadline" by Jill Lepore. Named one of America's best historians and writers, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking insight, wisdom, and empathy. Whether you're a fan of historical analysis or urgent constitutional discussions, Lepore's razor-sharp style and panoptical range bring a refreshing and literary vivacity to every page.
Step into a world of techno-utopianism, frantic fractiousness, and armed aimlessness - all captured within the pages of "The Deadline". Lepore explores a wide range of topics, from lockdowns and race commissions to Bratz dolls and bicycles. This prismatic portrait of American society will captivate your mind and challenge your perception of the world around you.
The essay is given a new life in "The Deadline". Lepore's exceptional writing skillfully merges the political and the personal, creating a thought-provoking journey that transcends traditional boundaries. With its intellectual erudition and remarkable storytelling, this book is a true testament to the power of the essay and the beauty of history.
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