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Alfred Kazins Journals,Used
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At the time of his death in 1998, Alfred Kazin was considered one of the most influential intellectuals of postwar America. What is less well known is that Kazin had been contributing almost daily to an extensive private journal, which arguably contains some of his best writing. These journals collectively tell the story of his journey from Brooklyns Brownsville neighborhood to his position as a dominant figure in twentiethcentury cultural life. To Kazin, the daily entry was a psychological and spiritual act. To read through these entries is to reexperience history as a series of daily discoveries by an alert, adventurous, if often mercurial intelligence. It is also to encounter an array of interesting and notable personalities. Sketches of friends, mistresses, family figures, and other intellectuals are woven in with commentary on Kazins childhood, early religious interests, problems with parents, bouts of loneliness, dealings with publishers, and thoughts on the Holocaust. The journals also highlight his engagement with the political and cultural debates of the decades through which he lived. He wrestles with communism, cultural nationalism, liberalism, existentialism, Israel, modernism, and much more.Judiciously selected and edited by acclaimed Kazin biographer Richard Cook, this collection provides the public with access to these previously unavailable writings and, in doing so, offers a fascinating social, historical, literary, and cultural record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Who is the author of Alfred Kazin's Journals? A: The book is edited by Richard M. Cook, an acclaimed biographer of Alfred Kazin.
- Q: What is the main theme of Alfred Kazin's Journals? A: The journals chronicle Alfred Kazin's journey and experiences from his childhood in Brooklyn to his influential role in cultural life, reflecting on personal and historical themes.
- Q: How many pages does Alfred Kazin's Journals have? A: Alfred Kazin's Journals has a total of 632 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was Alfred Kazin's Journals published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2011.
- Q: Is Alfred Kazin's Journals a first edition? A: Yes, this is the First Edition, First Printing of the book.
- Q: What writing style can readers expect in the journals? A: Readers can expect a reflective and introspective writing style that captures Kazin's psychological and spiritual insights.
- Q: What notable personalities are mentioned in the journals? A: The journals include sketches of various personalities, such as friends, family, and fellow intellectuals, providing a rich context to Kazin's life.
- Q: What historical topics does Alfred Kazin engage with in his journals? A: Kazin discusses topics such as communism, cultural nationalism, liberalism, existentialism, and the Holocaust, among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in cultural history? A: Yes, Alfred Kazin's Journals is an excellent resource for readers interested in cultural history and the intellectual landscape of the twentieth century.