Story of a famous artist whose creativity is stifled by an empty marriage to which he is bound until freed by the death of his adored son.

Story of a famous artist whose creativity is stifled by an empty marriage to which he is bound until freed by the death of his adored son.

"A critical biography far surpassing the previous ones."--Times Higher Education Supplement "There are to be sure many writers whose biographies are more intere

A deftly crafted biography of the author of Siddhartha, whose critique of consumer culture continues to inspire millions of readers. Against the horrors of Nazi