The Gift by Lewis Hyde

The Gift

Lewis Hyde

327 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

nonfiction art philosophy challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

“A manifesto of sorts for anyone who makes art [and] cares for it.” —Zadie Smith“The best book I know of for talented but unacknowledged creators. . . . A masterpiece.” —Margaret Atwood“No one who is invested in any kind of art . . . can read The ...

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Moods

reflective 87%
informative 75%
challenging 50%
inspiring 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Average rating

3.69

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