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Few people thought as deeply or incisively about Germany, Jewish identity, and the Holocaust as Hannah Arendt and Gershom Scholem. And, as this landmark volume reveals, much of that thinking was developed in dialogue, through more than two decades of correspondence.Arendt and Scholem met in 1932 in Berlin and quickly bonded over their mutual admiration for and friendship with Walter Benjamin. They began exchanging letters in 1939, and their lively correspondence continued until 1963, when Scholems vehement disagreement with Arendts Eichmann in Jerusalem led to a rupture that would last until Arendts death a dozen years later. The years of their friendship, however, yielded a remarkably rich bounty of letters: together, they try to come to terms with being both German and Jewish, the place and legacy of Germany before and after the Holocaust, the question of what it means to be Jewish in a postHolocaust world, and more. Walter Benjamin is a constant presence, as his life and tragic death are emblematic of the very questions that preoccupied the pair. Like any collection of letters, however, the book also has its share of lighter moments: accounts of travels, gossipy dinner parties, and the quotidian details that make up life even in the shadow of war and loss.In a world that continues to struggle with questions of nationalism, identity, and difference, Arendt and Scholem remain crucial thinkers. This volume offers us a way to see them, and the development of their thought, anew.
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I found the letters themselves to be intriguing, but a bit challenging to digest at times. The context sometimes got lost on me. If you're not familiar with their work, it may be difficult to follow. Still, it's worth reading if you're a fan of Arendt or Scholem.
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Esther Miller
A fascinating read for intellectuals
The correspondence between Hannah Arendt and Gershom Scholem is a deep dive into the minds of two intellectual giants. I loved how their letters reveal their thoughts on philosophy and politics. Highly stimulating and beautifully presented, this book is a perfect gift for anyone interested in Jewish thought.
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Sofia Martinez
Arrived damaged, disappointed
I was really looking forward to this book, but it arrived with a bent cover and some pages were creased. Not the presentation I expected for such a crucial correspondence. I contacted support, and I hope they can send a replacement soon.
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