Susan Sontag read voraciously. Alexander Pope wrote "Imitations of English Poets." Henri Poincaré sought distraction from the mathematical problems that occupied his mind.
In these and other fascinating case studies, bestselling author Oliver Sacks seeks answers to the question of how creativity can be kindled and encouraged in a person's life. Imbued with the passion and keen insight that made Sacks beloved to countless readers, this selection from The River of Consciousness will be of eager interest to all those with zeal for creative pursuit.
