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A profound reflection on the nature of human exchange and the cultural meaning of the gift. Lewis Hyde explores how the gift economy—based on generosity and circulation—fundamentally differs from the market economy, and how this distinction shapes our creativity, relationships, and society. A philosophical essay that challenges conventional notions about property and value.
| Author | Lewis Hyde |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Gift |
| Year of publication | 1979 |
| Pages | 304 |
”And every once in a while I feel a little bit burnt out and I’ll open up any section of The Gift to read about the shoemaker, to read about Calvin, to read about genius, to read about potlatch, and it will stick with me.”
