Ignatieff, Michael

Isaiah Berlin: A Life

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ISBN 13:: 9781782279044
author:: Ignatieff, Michael
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pushkin Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 3.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Literary, ,
Condition:: New
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Isaiah Berlin A Life by Michael Ignatieff is a magisterial biography that delves into the life and thought of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers. Through exclusive interviews with Berlin himself, acclaimed writer Michael Ignatieff sheds light on his Russian childhood, academic career, and encounters with notable figures such as Virginia Woolf and Sigmund Freud. This revised edition offers a fresh perspective on Berlin's life, from his happiness at Oxford to his work in Washington D.C. during the Second World War. With intimate anecdotes and unforgettable stories of personal encounters, this biography provides a unique insight into the mind and experiences of one of history's most captivating public intellectuals. Reissued with updated content, Isaiah Berlin A Life is an essential read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, and the life of a remarkable individual who left an indelible mark on his century.

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