Most people first encounter Theodor Adorno (1903–1969) as one of the leading lights of the Marxist philosophers known as the Frankfurt School and as the collaborator with Max Horkheimer on Dialectic of Enlightenment, which argued that the Enlightenment emphasis on reason gave rise to Nazi politics and genocide. Yet Adorno's writings ranged widely from aesthetics and music to ethics and literature. This elegant translation of Claussen's 2003 biography of his teacher provides the first glimpse of the depth of Adorno's life and thought.
The range of Adorno's achievement, and the depth of his insights, is breathtaking and daunting. His work on literary, artistic, and musical forms, his devastating indictment of modern industrial society, and his profound grasp of Western culture from Homer to Hollywood have made him one of the most significant figures in twentieth-century thought.
Theodor Seuss Geisel - known the world over as Dr. Seuss - wrote some of the most beloved children's books of the 20th century, including 'The Cat in the Hat', 'The Lorax', 'Green Eggs and Ham', and dozens more. His books have been adapted into Broadway plays, films, and television programs; the cartoon adaptation of 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' remains an enduring holiday favorite. Dr. Seuss's greatest legacy, however, is that he made learning to read so much fun for young children. In this newly revised biography, discover how Geisel had been rejected over and over again before he got his big break in publishing, and how he forever changed the world of children's books.
Most children aren't familiar with the name Theodor Geisel, but they've certainly read his books. Using the pen name Dr. Seuss, Geisel's books, including 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas', are synonymous with children's literature. Learn more about the author who helped teach most of us how to read. Reading Level: Grades 6-12