Randolph Silliman Bourne Volgorde van de boeken

Randolph Silliman Bourne, a progressive writer and intellectual from New Jersey, emerged as a voice for young radicals during World War I. A Columbia University graduate, his influential articles were featured in notable journals like The Seven Arts and The New Republic. Bourne's most significant work is his unfinished essay "The State," published posthumously in Untimely Papers, which introduces the poignant phrase "war is the health of the state," reflecting on how governments expand their power and control during wartime.

Focusing on accessibility, this publication by Megali aims to make historical works more readable for individuals with impaired vision through large print. The commitment to reproducing original texts ensures that important works remain available and easy to read for a wider audience.

The book is a faithful reproduction of the original work, preserving its content and essence. It offers readers a chance to experience the text as it was initially presented, maintaining the integrity of the author's voice and style. This reproduction is ideal for those seeking an authentic glimpse into the past, whether for scholarly interest or personal enjoyment.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making such texts available, ensuring that important historical literature remains accessible to a wider audience.

A prominent figure among young radicals during World War I, Randolph Silliman Bourne was a progressive writer and intellectual known for his impactful essays. His unfinished work "The State," published posthumously, introduces the famous phrase "war is the health of the state," critiquing how governments expand their power during conflicts. Bourne's writings, featured in notable journals like The Seven Arts and The New Republic, reflect his deep engagement with the social and political issues of his time.

Bourne, a progressive writer and intellectual, emerged as a voice for young radicals during World War I. His influential essays, particularly the unfinished "The State," highlight his critical views on government power during wartime, encapsulated in the phrase "war is the health of the state." A Columbia University graduate, he contributed to notable journals like The Seven Arts and The New Republic. His posthumously published works, including "Untimely Papers," continue to resonate with discussions on authority and civil liberties in times of conflict.

The book explores the life and ideas of Randolph Silliman Bourne, a prominent progressive writer and intellectual of the early 20th century. Known for his radical views during World War I, Bourne contributed to influential journals and is celebrated for his essays, particularly the unfinished "The State." This work, published posthumously, introduces the impactful phrase "war is the health of the state," critiquing how governments expand their power and resources during wartime. Bourne's legacy as a voice for young radicals remains significant.

Although he died at the age of thirty-two, Randolph Bourne (1886-1918) left a body of writing on politics, culture, and literature that made him one of the most influential public intellectuals of the twentieth century, and a hero of the American left. The twenty-eight essays of this volume--among them, War and the Intellectuals, the analysis of the warfare state that made Bourne the foremost critic of American entry into World War 1, and Trans-National America, his manifesto for cultural pluralism in America--show Bourne at his most passionate and incisive as they trace his search for the true wellsprings of nationalism and American culture.