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Arthur Koestler : the homeless mind

by David Cesarani

This biography examines the life and intellectual evolution of Arthur Koestler. Drawing on private and government archives, it analyses his political shifts, his impact on 20th-century thought, and the controversies surrounding his personal life.

Accession 21318 ISBN 0684867206 Publisher Free Press
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