NEW TITLE: PROTOCOLS OF THE ELDERS OF SODOM
Tariq Ali Published 21st July 2009 ------------------------------- "A sharp and learned guide with a poet's touch." New York Press "Ali broadens our horizons, geographically, historically, intellectually, and politically . . . [He] has a sharp mind and wit. His mode of history-telling is lyrical and engaging, humane and passionate." The Nation "There are fewer and fewer Marxist intellectuals like Ali around these days, and we are the worse for it." The Glasgow Herald Written over the last four decades, these provocative essays and diary entries explore the links between literature, history and politics. Training a critical, imaginative and occasionally a satirical eye on the works of varied writers- including Cervantes, Tolstoy, Proust, Joyce, Musil, Roth, Powell, Platonov, Solzhenitsyn, Grossman, Munif, Goytisolo and Rushdie-Ali discusses common themes as well as polarities, first impressions and re-readings, always seeking to contextualize the text in the political and historical milieu of its creation. Inviting the reader to share in the frustrations and pleasures of world literature and showcasing Ali's range and polemical verve, this collection will be sure to attract critical attention and a wide readership. ------------------------------- TARIQ ALI is a writer and filmmaker. He has written more than a dozen books on world history and politics, as well as scripts for the stage and screen. He is an editor of the New Left Review and lives in London. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ISBN 9781844673674 £12.99 / $24.95 / Hardback / 256 pages Protocols of the Elders of Sodom is available from all good bookshops and: http://www.versobooks.com/books/ab/a-titles/ali_t_protocols_of_the_elders.shtml UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Protocols-Elders-Sodom-Other-Essays/dp/1844673677 http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/browse/book/isbn/9781844673674 US: http://www.amazon.com/Protocols-Elders-Sodom-Other-Essays/dp/1844673677 ---------------------------------------- Visit Verso's new blog for information on our upcoming events, new reviews and publications and special offers. http://versouk.wordpress.com/ And get updates on Twitter too! http://twitter.com/VersoBooksUK ---------------------------------------- ________________________________________________ YOU MUST clip all extraneous text when replying to a message. Send list submissions to: [email protected] Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
