Bellow: A Biography by James Atlas - The Definitive Biography of the Nobel Laureate

Bellow: A Biography (Modern Library)

by James Atlas

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Saul Bellow was one of the most important and influential writers of the 20th century. His novels, which include The Adventures of Augie March, Henderson the Rain King, and Humboldt's Gift, are celebrated for their wit, their wisdom, and their profound understanding of the human condition.

In Bellow: A Biography, James Atlas provides an intimate and revealing portrait of the man and his work. Atlas, a close friend of Bellow's, had unprecedented access to Bellow's personal papers and interviews with his family and friends. The result is a biography that is both authoritative and deeply personal.

Atlas traces Bellow's life from his early childhood in Chicago to his rise to fame as a writer. He explores the influences that shaped Bellow's work, including his Jewish heritage, his experiences as a soldier in World War II, and his lifelong struggle with depression.

Atlas also provides a close reading of Bellow's novels, showing how they reflect his own life and times. He argues that Bellow's work is essential to understanding the American experience in the 20th century.

Bellow: A Biography is a major work of literary biography. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important writers of our time.

Reviews

"Atlas has written a magnificent biography of one of the most important writers of our time. Bellow: A Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, American history, or the human condition." - The New York Times

"Atlas has produced a stunning portrait of a complex and fascinating man. Bellow: A Biography is a major work of literary biography." - The Washington Post

"Atlas's biography is a rich and rewarding exploration of the life and work of a literary giant. Bellow: A Biography is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the American experience in the 20th century." - The Chicago Tribune

About the Author

James Atlas is a writer, editor, and professor. He is the author of several books, including Bellow: A Biography, The Shadow in the Garden: A Biography of Carson McCullers, and My Life in the Middle Ages: A Memoir. Atlas is a professor of writing at The New School in New York City.

Bellow: A Biography (Modern Library)

by James Atlas

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9441 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	736 pages

FREE