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Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess,Used
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She was, Hannah Arendt wrote, 'my closest friend, though she has been dead for some hundred years.' Born in Berlin in 1771 as the daughter of a Jewish merchant, Rahel Varnhagen would come to host one of the most prominent salons of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Arendt discovered her writings some time in the mid1920s, and soon began to reimagine Rahel's inner life and write her biography. Long unavailable and never before published as Arendt intended, Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess returns to print in an extraordinary new edition.Arendt draws a lively and complex portrait of a woman during the period of the Napoleonic wars and the early emancipation of the Jews, a figure who met and corresponded with some of the most celebrated authors, artists, and politicians of her time. She documents Rahel's attempts to earn legitimacy as a writer and gain access to the highest aristocratic circles, to assert for herself a position in German culture in spite of her gender and religion.Arendt had almost completed a first draft of her book on Rahel by 1933 when she was forced into exile by the National Socialists. She continued her work on the manuscript in Paris and New York, but would not publish the book until 1958. Rahel Varnhagen became not just a study of a historical Jewish figure, but a poignant reflection on Arendt's own life and times, her first exploration of GermanJewish identity and the possibility of Jewish life in the face of unimaginable adversity.For this first complete critical edition of the book in any language, Liliane Weissberg reconstructs the notes Arendt planned for Rahel Varnhagen but never fully executed. She reveals the extent to which Arendt wove the biography largely from the words of Rahel and her contemporaries. In her extended introduction, Weissberg reflects on Rahel's writings and on the importance of this text in the development of Arendt's political theory. Weissberg also reveals the hidden story of how Arendt manipulated documents relating to Rahel Varnhagen to claim for herself a university position and reparation payments from the postwar German state.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess'? A: 'Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess' focuses on the life of Rahel Varnhagen, a prominent figure in 18th and 19th century Berlin, detailing her contributions to literature and her interactions with notable cultural figures of her time.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Hannah Arendt, a renowned philosopher and political theorist known for her works on Jewish identity and totalitarianism.
- Q: What is the significance of Rahel Varnhagen's salon? A: Rahel Varnhagen's salon was significant as it served as a cultural hub where prominent authors, artists, and politicians gathered, fostering intellectual exchange and shaping German literary culture.
- Q: How does this edition differ from previous ones? A: This edition is the first complete critical edition of Arendt's work, which includes reconstructed notes and insights from Liliane Weissberg, offering a deeper understanding of Arendt's engagement with Varnhagen's life and writings.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of identity, gender, and the challenges faced by Jewish individuals in Germany during the Napoleonic wars and the early emancipation period.
- Q: What is the book's binding and condition? A: The book is available in hardcover binding and is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess' contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of 'Rahel Varnhagen: The Life of a Jewess' was published on October 16, 1997.
- Q: What insights does Liliane Weissberg provide in her introduction? A: In her introduction, Liliane Weissberg reflects on Rahel Varnhagen's writings and discusses the impact of this text on the development of Arendt's political theory.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in Jewish history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for readers interested in Jewish history, as it provides a poignant look at the life of a Jewish woman during a significant period in European history.