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Man From Babel (Henry Mcbride Series In Modernism And Modernity),Used
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The Autobiography Of Eugene Jolas, Available For The First Time Nearly Half A Century After His Death In 1952, Is The Story Of A Man Who, As The Editor Of The Expatriate American Literary Magazine Transition, Was The First Publisher Of James Joyces Finnegans Wake And Other Signal Works Of The Modernist Period. Jolass Memoir Provides Often Comical And Compelling Details About Such Leading Modernist Figures As Joyce, Stein, Hemingway, Breton, And Gide, And About The Political, Aesthetic, And Social Concerns Of The Surrealists, Expressionists, And Other Literary Figures During The 1920S And 1930S. Man From Babel Both Enriches And Challenges Our View Of International Modernism And The Historical Avantgarde.Born In New Jersey Of Immigrant Parents, Jolas Moved Back To France With Them At The Age Of Two. He Grew Up In The Borderland Of Lorraine And Later Lived In Paris, Berlin, London, And New York, Where He Pursued A Career As A Journalist And Aspiring Poet. As An American Press Officer After The War, Jolas Was Actively Involved In The Denazification Of German Intellectual Life. A Champion Of The International Avantgarde, He Continually Sought Translinguistic, Transcultural, And Suprapolitical Bridges That Would Transform Western Culture Into A Unified Continuum.Compiled And Edited From Jolass Drafts And Illustrated With Contemporary Photographs, This Memoir Not Only Reveals The Multicultural Concerns Of The Man From Babel, As Jolas Saw Himself, But Also Illuminates An Entire Literary And Historical Era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Man from Babel'? A: The main theme of 'Man from Babel' is the exploration of international modernism and the historical avant-garde through the autobiography of Eugene Jolas, highlighting his interactions with key literary figures and movements.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Man from Babel'? A: 'Man from Babel' is authored by Eugene Jolas, who was known for his role as editor of the literary magazine transition and his connections to major modernist writers.
- Q: What type of book is 'Man from Babel'? A: 'Man from Babel' is an autobiography that provides insights into Eugene Jolas's life, experiences, and the modernist literary scene.
- Q: When was 'Man from Babel' published? A: 'Man from Babel' was published on October 11, 1998.
- Q: Is 'Man from Babel' a hardcover book? A: Yes, 'Man from Babel' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Man from Babel' have? A: 'Man from Babel' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Man from Babel'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the personal and literary life of Eugene Jolas, as well as insights into the modernist period and key literary figures such as James Joyce and Gertrude Stein.
- Q: Is 'Man from Babel' suitable for someone interested in modernist literature? A: Yes, 'Man from Babel' is highly suitable for readers interested in modernist literature, as it provides a unique perspective on the literary movements and figures of the time.
- Q: What does the title 'Man from Babel' signify? A: The title 'Man from Babel' signifies Eugene Jolas's view of himself as a multicultural figure navigating different languages and cultures, reflective of the literary and historical contexts he lived in.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in 'Man from Babel'? A: 'Man from Babel' is illustrated with contemporary photographs that enhance the memoir's narrative and context.