
George Steiner
Sull'autore
George Steiner was a prominent literary critic, essayist, and philosopher known for his profound insights into language, literature, and culture. He was born in Paris to a Jewish family that fled Nazi persecution, which deeply influenced his worldview and literary pursuits. Steiner's work often examined the relationship between language and thought, emphasizing the importance of literature in understanding the human condition. He was a multilingual scholar who wrote extensively on the interplay between different cultures and the impact of historical events on literature.
Nazionalità
Americano, Francese
Data di nascita
April 23, 1929
Luogo di nascita
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Data di morte
February 3, 2020
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