Schweitzer: A Biography - Brossura

Marshall, George N.; Poling, David

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ISBN 10: 0801864550 ISBN 13: 9780801864551

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr, 2000

Riassunto

This biography of Albert Schweitzer recounts his life as a healer, philosopher, musician, and world citizen. Marshall (a former Unitarian clergyman) and Poling (a publishing executive) address Schweitzer's somewhat controversial legacy in the introduction. The main part of the text covers such topics as Schweitzer's academic life, his time as a minister, his mission hospital in Africa, his confinement as a prisoner of war in World War I, and his later years. The volume includes two black and white photo essays. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Recensione:

"An absorbing, deep-reaching, enormously rewarding study. It reads like a novel, but has the sobriety and savor of first-rank scholarship. No student of Schweitzer can be without it; and I would strongly recommend it for the general reader interested in penetrating to the heart and thought of this remarkable genius." -- Norman Cousins

"A detailed and satisfying portrait of a many-faceted genius. Schweitzer achieved a doctorate in both theology and philosophy while music appeared to be his natural gift and Bach his inspiration. The African days are completely examined and readers are always conscious of Schweitzer's humor and stubbornness... Well-researched, this biography comes with notes, chapter references, bibliographies by and about Schweitzer, a chronology, and a very detailed index. But the scholarship is never overwhelming, and the book remains enjoyable reading to the final page." -- Library Journal

"The book cannot be read without gaining an appreciation of the energy, will, and artistry of an incredible man, who said of himself, 'I am only a person living his religion.'." -- Detroit News

Descrizione del libro:

A highly readable biography of one of this century's most famous figures

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• Editore: Johns Hopkins Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0801864550
• ISBN 13: 9780801864551
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 348