Conversations with William F. Buckley Jr.
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604732253 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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bUCKLEY INTERVIEWS easyearle Excellent reading for anyone who thinks they know what Buckley believed. The book shows he was a very complex individual and not a "dogma" king.. "Wonderful resource" according to tycobb7878. Great interviews with the great American. This is an excellent resource for not only Buckleyphiles, but for those interested in lucid, brilliant commentary.
Readers who agreed with Buckley’s politics and enjoyed his wit will savor the collection of conversations. "Buckley bibliographer Meehan has gathered 15 interviews from 1970 to 2005 for Mississippi’s long-running “Literary Conversations” series. Among his opinions, stated in a 1970 interview: “It is still hard as hell to find a young conservative with writing talent.” VERDICT Meehan's book is a highly recommended introduction to a wide-ranging man.The Library Journal. Those who disagreed, and dismissed Buckley, may be surprised at how well they like him here and surprised again at some of his opinions, which address topics ranging widely from politics to writing to sailing to music t
Although recognized for founding National Review, hosting television's Firing Line, and being one of the principal architects of the American conservative movement, William F. Throughout his life, he was a prime subject for interviews, as his observations combined raw intelligence, vigorous wit, and a healthy sense of humor.. Buckley Jr. features interviews from 1970 to 2005, in which Buckley holds court on a variety of subjects: the Cold War, civil rights, literature, sailing, and th
William F. . He is the author of William F. Buckley Jr.: A Bibliography, and his work has appeared in Notes on Contemporary Literature, Journal of American Culture, and other periodicals. Meehan III is assistant professor of library and information science at Valdosta State University