Marcel is probably best known to English-speaking audiences for his philosophic writings, since most of these have been translated into English, whereas only tea of his plays are thus far available in English. In Matters 1961 William James Lectures at Harvard University, he expressed the hope that American audiences would someday be familiar with his theater. It is a joy to see The Broken World available again to readers of English, for it is one of Marcel's finest and most important plays and marks a capital moment in the evolution of his thought. It is a powerful,touching, and deeply moving piece, flail of intrigue and surprising turns, including a stunning ending that takes readers into the realm of mystery.
Marcel is probably best known to English-speaking audiences for his philosophic writings, since most of these have been translated into English, whereas only tea of his plays are thus far available in English. In Matters 1961 William James Lectures at Harvard University, he expressed the hope that American audiences would someday be familiar with his theater. It is a joy to see The Broken World available again to readers of English, for it is one of Marcel's finest and most important plays and marks a capital moment in the evolution of his thought. It is a powerful,touching, and deeply moving piece, flail of intrigue and surprising turns, including a stunning ending that takes readers into the realm of mystery.
Towards a Transformation of Philosophy
308Towards a Transformation of Philosophy
308Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780874626193 |
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Publisher: | Marquette University Press |
Publication date: | 08/01/1998 |
Series: | Studies in Philosophy |
Pages: | 308 |
Product dimensions: | 5.53(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.90(d) |