Pure Pleasure: A Guide to the 20th Century's Most Enjoyable Books

Pure Pleasure gives us fifty of the most enjoyable books of the twentieth century, chosen on a single principle - the pleasure they inspire. Pure Pleasure is an idiosyncratic antidote to the ''definitive'' lists of twentieth-century classics. John Carey, one of Britain''s most respected literary critics, has unearthed some overlooked gems which show the century''s great authors in a new light. The result is a wonderful and witty guide for anyone looking for new recommendations or for a disc...