Literary arrogance at its height, this book takes simple concepts and makes them obtuse. If that is an accomplishment, then I'll grant the praise. I would prefer some of her contemporaries like Waugh or Cathers who's prose gives me far more pleasure without the hubris - and in the end teaches me far more about life, and writing. Don't be intimidated by pedants who call this great, trust your own judgement and the emperor's clothes reveal themselves for what they aren't.