Publisher's Synopsis
""Egoists, A Book Of Supermen"" by James Huneker is a literary work that explores the lives and works of ten influential figures in European literature and philosophy. The book delves into the lives of Stendahl, Baudelaire, Flaubert, Anatole France, Huysmans, Barres, Nietzsche, Blake, Ibsen, Stirner, and Ernest Hello, all of whom are considered to be ""supermen"" due to their exceptional talents and contributions to their respective fields. Huneker provides a comprehensive analysis of each figure, examining their personal lives, philosophies, and literary works. He explores their unique perspectives on egoism, individualism, and the pursuit of personal freedom, and how these ideas influenced their writing and intellectual contributions. The book is a fascinating exploration of some of the most influential thinkers and writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides a deep understanding of their ideas, their motivations, and their impact on the literary and philosophical landscape of their time. ""Egoists, A Book Of Supermen"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of European literature and philosophy.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1921 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
