The Gift
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About this book
Starting with the premise that the work of art is a gift and not a commodity, this revolutionary book ranges across anthropology, literature, economics, and psychology to show how the 'commerce of the creative spirit' functions in the lives of artists and in culture as a whole.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 3267 readers · 338 pages · ≈ 6 h 16 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Gift?
About ≈ 6 h 16 m — 338 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Gift?
338 pages in its most-read edition.
Is The Gift in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Gift?
Lewis Hyde (1945–0).