Bertrand Russell: v.2: 1921-70 The Ghost of Madness
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The second volume of Ray Monk's biography of Bertrand Russell focuses on Russell's tragic and moving relationship with his first son John. It traces the story, from Russell's ecstacy at John's birth to his frightened dismay at his descent into insanity, using the relationship as a centerpoint to expound on Russell's public achievements, such as his founding of a school and his political campaigning for peace.
Author: Ray Monk
Format: Hardback, 592 pages, 170mm x 242mm, 947 g
Published: 2000, Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom
Genre: Biography: General
Description
The second volume of Ray Monk's biography of Bertrand Russell focuses on Russell's tragic and moving relationship with his first son John. It traces the story, from Russell's ecstacy at John's birth to his frightened dismay at his descent into insanity, using the relationship as a centerpoint to expound on Russell's public achievements, such as his founding of a school and his political campaigning for peace.
Bertrand Russell: v.2: 1921-70 The Ghost of Madness