Szwed, John
Cosmic Scholar: The Life and Times of Harry Smith
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374282240
- author:
- Szwed, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Harry Smith was a man of unrelenting curiosity, driven by a singular desire to create a unified theory of culture. From his early days recording the customs of Native American tribes to his time in Greenwich Village, Smith's life was a testament to his boundless creativity and eccentricity.
John Szwed, a renowned music scholar and biographer, presents the first comprehensive biography of this enigmatic figure, patching together the fragments of Smith's life to reveal a complex and fascinating individual. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of Smith's world, Szwed brings to life a man who was both a visionary and a provocateur.
This biography offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on one of the 20th century's most overlooked cultural figures, shedding light on the life and times of a true original.
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