Edmund Wilson Bücher

Edmund Wilson (1895-1972) hat nicht nur die moderne amerikanische Literatur von Dos Passos und Hemingway bis zu Nabokov gefördert und gleichzeitig zwischen den Traditionen der europäischen Geistesgeschichte und der amerikanischen Literatur vermittelt; er hat auch als linksliberaler Demokrat über ein halbes Jahrhundert hinweg die Politik der Vereinigten Staaten kritisch kommentiert. Diese Leidenschaft für die Literatur und sein Interesse an der Zeitgeschichte drücken sich in allen Briefen aus, mit denen er das Jahrhundert aufmerksam und unbestechlich begleitet hat.

From the ideas of early 19th-century socialists to the thoughts of Marx, Engels, Lenin & Trotsky, Edmund Wilson traces the development of the political & intellectual movements that culminated in the Russian Revolution. TO THE FINLAND STATION is a work of history on a grand scale, at once sweeping, detailed, closely reasoned & passionately argued, that succeeds in painting an unforgettable picture--alive with conspirators, philosophers, utopians & nihilists--of the making of the modern world. 'The 1st thing that strikes us about To the Finland Station is the vastness of its scope...It is easily, equally at home in the philosopher's study, in the prisoner's cell, on the steppes, in the streets, melancholy in great country houses, choking in fetid industrial slums...It can remind us that our history is alive & open & rich with excitement & promise'--NY Times Book Review

This literary criticism offers a deep exploration of the artist's personal life, intertwining factual information with insightful analysis. It delves into the complexities of the artist's experiences and motivations, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of their work and impact. The approach balances rigorous research with a keen psychological perspective, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of art and biography.

The Sixties, the last of Edmund Wilson's posthumously published journals, is a personal history that is also brilliant social comedy and an anatomy of the times. Edited by Wilson's biographer, this volume poignantly - and defiantly - records the final years of one of our foremost critics and writers, taking its place alongside his major works, including To the Finland Station, Patriotic Gore, The Shores of Light, and Letters on Literature and Politics, as an enduring

This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. The editions are affordable and maintain high quality, featuring the original text and artwork, making them accessible for contemporary readers who wish to explore historical literature.