Irving Howe was een Amerikaanse literatuur- en sociaal criticus, bekend om zijn betrokkenheid bij sociale rechtvaardigheid en intellectueel debat. Zijn werk verkende vaak thema's van de Amerikaanse Joodse ervaring, moderne literatuur en de evolutie van linkse denkbeelden. Howe werd gewaardeerd om zijn vermogen om een rigoureuze literaire analyse te combineren met inzichtelijke maatschappelijke commentaren, wat bijdroeg aan een dieper begrip van de cultuur en politiek van de 20e eeuw. Zijn kritische perspectief en intellectuele eerlijkheid lieten een blijvende indruk achter op het Amerikaanse intellectuele leven.
In this fourth edition of his celebrated critical study, Mr. Howe analyzes all of Faulkner's works, emphasizing the themes that run throughout the novels and stories. Mr. Howe is a shrewd critic....He has a good many observations that should help readers in going through the novels.-Alfred Kazin.
Focusing on the intersection of revolutionary ideas and fiction, this work explores the evolution of the political novel and its significance through the twentieth century. The author analyzes the shortcomings of American novels in incorporating ideology and examines the landscape of political fiction following World War II. Praised for its intelligence and clarity, the book offers a compelling critique of how literature reflects and shapes political thought, enhanced by an introduction from David Bromwich.
Short Shorts is a delightful anthology of miniature masterpieces. Here are thirty-eight brief, brilliant flashes of fiction, both classic and contemporary. Each work is superb, intense, and speaks to the human condition in a profound, often provocative way–a truly outstanding collection by some of the worlds greatest authors.
1978 Viking Press hardcover, Irving Howe (World of Our The Journey of the East European Jews to America and the Life They Found and Made). A powerful biography detailing the life of the Russian revolutionary, political theorist, and politician.
Exploring the Emersonian spirit, this book delves into its influence on American culture through the lens of Irving Howe, a notable social critic. It examines the inspirations behind this dominant presence, its impact on both followers and skeptics of Emerson, and its relevance in contemporary society. By analyzing the essence of Emerson's philosophy, the work invites readers to reflect on its significance in shaping national identity and thought.
