A sweeping collection and a tribute to one of the most
influential, daring, and visionary minds of the twentieth century
The year 2015 marks several literary milestones: the
centennial of Saul Bellow’s birth, the tenth anniversary of his death, and the
publication of Zachary Leader’s much anticipated biography. Bellow—a Nobel laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, and the only novelist to receive three
National Book Awards—has long been regarded as one of America’s most cherished
authors. Here, Benjamin Taylor, editor of the acclaimed Saul Bellow: Letters, presents lesser-known aspects of the iconic
writer.
Arranged chronologically, this literary time capsule
displays the full extent of Bellow’s nonfiction, including criticism,
interviews, speeches, and other reflections, tracing his career from his
initial success as a novelist until the end of his life. Bringing together six classic
pieces with an abundance of previously uncollected material, There Is Simply Too Much to Think About
is a powerful reminder not only of Bellow’s genius but also of his enduring
place in the Western canon, and it is sure to be widely reviewed and talked about
for years to come.
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