Some Recent Attacks
James Kelman is justly celebrated as a major European novelist, short story writer, and playwright. Yet crucially his "artistry, authenticity and a voice of singular power" ( Independent ) flow from being an engaged writer and a cultural and political activist. In this collection of essays, polemics, and talks, Kelman directs his linguistic craftsmanship and scathing humor at the racism, class bias, and elitism of the English literary scene, the Labour Party's establishment role, the treatment of asbestos victims, the media, and other political and cultural questions. Essays include "Artists and Value," "Art and Subsidy," "Some Recent Attacks on the Rights of the People," "A Brief Note on the War Being Waged Against the Victims of Asbestos," and "The Importance of Glasgow in My Work." James Kelman lives and will probably die in Glasgow.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1873176805
ISBN13:9781873176801
Release Date:July 2001
Publisher:AK Press
Length:91 Pages
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.7" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
an excellent book discussing British left-wing politics
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
Little is known about Mr. Kelman, which is a shame, considering that he won the Booker Prize in 1994. So, it is with much enthusiam that I recommend this book. Here, one can get the inside scoop of his political thinking. If you have read his books, it should be no surprise to you that he is a man of the left. Now, will someone write a biography about this man?
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