Professor Robert Pogue Harrison
Robert Pogue Harrison is the Rosina Pierotti Professor of Italian Literature at Stanford University. He is the author of four books, including "Forests: The Shadow of Civilization" and "The Dominion of the Dead," both published by the University of Chicago Press.
Robert Pogue Harrison is the Rosina Pierotti Professor of Italian Literature at Stanford University. He is the author of four books, including "Forests: The Shadow of Civilization" and "The Dominion of the Dead," both published by the University of Chicago Press. See less
Professor Robert Pogue Harrison's Featured Books
Professor Robert Pogue Harrison book reviews
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Gardens: An Essay on the Human Condition
...only caretaking fufills.
by Mark R, Jan 30, 2014
A review of gardens in myth, literature & practice, not for gardening tips, but for how gardens depict what humans are at their best (and worst). The broad scope of the book is riveting. His lucid ... Read More
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Gardens: An Essay on the Human Condition
Epicurean Delight
by Katy, Jun 18, 2009
This book is delightful. It's full of insight into gardens and their meanings for people throughout history. The essays are felicitously written and thought provoking. Espcially good for ... Read More
