Benjamin's Crossing by Jay Parini

Benjamin's Crossing

Jay Parini

320 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective medium-paced
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A New York Times Notable BookWalter Benjamin (1892-1940) was among the most important intellectuals of this century: a seminal critic and philosopher. He has, in the past three decades, acquired almost cult status in the academic world. In Benjami...

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adventurous 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

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