A Fine Madness - Softcover

Baker, Elliott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420813846 ISBN 13: 9781420813845

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2005

Synopsis

A FINE MADNESS is about a creative spirit's struggle for survival in an analytical society. Samson Shillitoe, is (according to Shelly's definition) one of "the unacknowledged legislators of the world." But poetry does not rule our world and his obsession with completing his epic poem leads to his violating most accepted standards of behavior and into conflicts, both comic and deadly, with adversaries intent on making him "normal."Since A FINE MADNESS was published in 1964 it has achieved the status of a modern comedy classic. This new edition contains a preface by the author which will add to the reader's enjoyment."I cannot imagine anyone reading A FINE MADNESS without his vision being sharpened and dignified."- New York Times Book Review

About this title

About the Author:

Elliott Baker was born in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1922, graduated from Indiana University and was an infantry rifleman in World War II.Since A FINE MADNESS, he has published fourteen more books, including ten novels, written numerous theatrical and television films and had one play produced on Broadway.In 1997, Indiana University honored him with the President's Medal for Excellence "for making a positive and profound impact in the literary field."

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1420813846
• ISBN 13: 9781420813845
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308