The Philosophy of Literary Amateurism

In this coherent, intense study, Naomi Lebowitz defines and explores what she calls "the philosophy of literary amateurism."  With expert readings of the works of major international writers of the Western tradition, Lebowitz passionately argues that all great writing is guided by a moral complexity and richness.

Lebowitz defines literary amateurism as an attitude of anti-professionalism that allows a writer to explore and represent experience with complexity and moral fluidity.  Citing…