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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Bernard J. Brommel Award for Biography & Memoir
Best Graphic Novels of the Year--Forbes
Jewish Book Award Finalist
Finalist for the Chautauqua Prize
For Persepolis and Logicomix fans, a New Yorker cartoonist’s page-turning graphic biography of the fascinating Hannah Arendt, the most prominent philosopher of the twentieth century.
One of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century and a hero of political thought, the largely unsung and often misunderstood Hannah Arendt is best known for her landmark 1951 book on openness in political life, The Origins of Totalitarianism, which, with its powerful and timely lessons for today, has become newly relevant.
She led an extraordinary life. This was a woman who endured Nazi persecution firsthand, survived harrowing “escapes” from country to country in Europe, and befriended such luminaries as Walter Benjamin and Mary McCarthy, in a world inhabited by everyone from Marc Chagall and Marlene Dietrich to Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud. A woman who finally had to give up her unique genius for philosophy, and her love of a very compromised man--the philosopher and Nazi-sympathizer Martin Heidegger--for what she called “love of the world.”
Compassionate and enlightening, playful and page-turning, New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein’s The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt is a strikingly illustrated portrait of a complex, controversial, deeply flawed, and irrefutably courageous woman whose intelligence and “virulent truth telling” led her to breathtaking insights into the human condition, and whose experience continues to shine a light on how to live as an individual and a public citizen in troubled times.
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Experience the gripping story of Hannah Arendt, one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, in the thought-provoking graphic biography, "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth". Winner of the prestigious Bernard J. Brommel Award for Biography & Memoir, this book has garnered critical acclaim and is hailed as one of the Best Graphic Novels of the Year by Forbes. Delve into the life of this remarkable woman who faced Nazi persecution, made daring escapes across Europe, and formed connections with some of the greatest minds in history.
With its powerful and relevant lessons for today, Arendt's landmark book "The Origins of Totalitarianism" has made her ideas newly significant. In "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt," New Yorker cartoonist Ken Krimstein takes you on a captivating journey that explores the complexities and controversies surrounding this extraordinary philosopher. Discover how her intelligence and unwavering commitment to truth brought forth groundbreaking insights into the human condition.
Krimstein's striking illustrations breathe life into Arendt's story, making for a compassionate, enlightening, and page-turning reading experience. As you follow Arendt's courageous path, you'll encounter a multitude of influential figures from Marc Chagall to Albert Einstein. The narrative also delves into her complicated relationship with the philosopher Martin Heidegger, adding an extra layer of depth to her character.
In a world filled with uncertainty, "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" serves as a guiding beacon. This fascinating biography sheds light on how to navigate troubled times, both as individuals and as public citizens. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this rollercoaster of a journey and gain invaluable insights from the remarkable life of Hannah Arendt.
Secure your copy of "The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt: A Tyranny of Truth" today and embark on an unforgettable literary adventure. Witness the resilience and brilliance of a woman whose voice continues to resonate, urging us to confront the complexities of our world head-on.
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