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The uncompromising achievement of Elias Canetti has been matched by few writers this century. His novel, Auto-da-Fe, and his work of social theory, Crowds and Power, are modern classics, displaying a voracious intellect and an exquisite sensibility that reflect their author's polyglot background. A Ladino Jew born in Bulgaria, Canetti was raised in Vienna, Manchester, and Zurich, finally settling in England. Canetti worked brilliantly in many forms, but the three volumes that compose his autobiography are where his genius ...
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The uncompromising achievement of Elias Canetti has been matched by few writers this century. His novel, Auto-da-Fe, and his work of social theory, Crowds and Power, are modern classics, displaying a voracious intellect and an exquisite sensibility that reflect their author's polyglot background. A Ladino Jew born in Bulgaria, Canetti was raised in Vienna, Manchester, and Zurich, finally settling in England. Canetti worked brilliantly in many forms, but the three volumes that compose his autobiography are where his genius is perhaps most evident. The first volume, The Tongue Set Free, presents the events, personalities, and intellectual forces that fed Canetti's early creative development. The Torch in My Ear explores his admiration for the first great mentor of his adulthood, Karl Kraus, and also describes his first marriage. The final volume, The Play of the Eyes, is set in Vienna between 1931 and 1937, with the European catastrophe imminent; here he vividly portrays his relationships with Hermann Broch and Robert Musil, among others. The three volumes, read together, make it clear that this spiritual and intellectual autobiography is much more than a compelling account of the development of a great artist - it is a portrait of the tragic character of an entire era.
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Fair. Text pages tight with no markings/underlining. Exterior page edges are discolored & have some stain marks. Cover has scratches & slight edge wear. Canetti's memory & attention to detail are extraordinary & his achievements are matched by few writers of the 20th century. Despite noted flaws, this copy remains very readable.
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Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, and may not include cd-rom or access codes. Customer service is our top priority!
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Good. Item may show signs of shelf wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. Includes supplemental or companion materials if applicable. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since 1972. Customer service is our top priority.