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The Vienna Paradox: A Memoir
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A Fascinating Memoir Of Refugee Flight And Survival, Intellectual Yet Highly Personal, By One America'S Eminent Literary Critics. The Vienna Paradox Is Marjorie Perloff'S Memoir Of Growing Up In Preworld War Ii Vienna, Her Escape To America In 1938 With Her Uppermiddleclass, Highly Cultured, And Largely Assimilated Jewish Family, And Her Selftransformation From The Germanspeaking Gabriele Mintz To The Englishspeaking Marjoriewho Also Happened To Be The Granddaughter Of Richard Schller, The Austrian Foreign Minister Under Chancellor Dollfuss And A Special Delegate To The League Of Nations. Compelling As The Story Is, This Is Hardly A Conventional Memoir. Rather, It Interweaves Biographical Anecdote And Family History With Speculations On The Historical Development Of Early 20Thcentury Vienna As It Was Experienced By Her Parents' Generation, And How The Loss Of Their High Culture Affected The Lives Of These Cultivated Refugees In A Democratic United States That Was, And Remains, Deeply Suspicious Of Perceived Elitism. This Is, In Other Words, An Intellectual Memoir, Both Elegant And Heartfelt, By One Of America'S Leading Critics, A Narrative In Which Literary And Philosophical Reference Is As Central As The Personal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Vienna Paradox: A Memoir'? A: The main theme of 'The Vienna Paradox' revolves around the author's experiences as a Jewish refugee fleeing pre-World War II Vienna and her journey of self-transformation, exploring the intersection of personal history and cultural loss.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Vienna Paradox'? A: 'The Vienna Paradox' is written by Marjorie Perloff, an esteemed literary critic and scholar.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Vienna Paradox'? A: 'The Vienna Paradox' is a memoir that interweaves biographical anecdotes and family history with reflections on cultural and historical contexts.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Vienna Paradox' have? A: 'The Vienna Paradox: A Memoir' contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Vienna Paradox' published? A: 'The Vienna Paradox' was published on May 17, 2004.
- Q: What age group is 'The Vienna Paradox' suitable for? A: 'The Vienna Paradox' is suitable for adult readers, particularly those interested in history, literature, and personal narratives.
- Q: Is there any additional content in 'The Vienna Paradox'? A: The memoir includes rich literary and philosophical references that enhance the narrative, providing deeper insights into the author's experiences and reflections.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'The Vienna Paradox'? A: Readers can expect an elegant and heartfelt writing style that combines intellectual analysis with personal storytelling.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'The Vienna Paradox'? A: 'The Vienna Paradox: A Memoir' can be purchased from various online retailers, bookstores, and potentially through library loan services.