Janet Flanner's World: Uncollected Writings, 1932 1975

by Janet; Drutman Flanner

The pieces collected here include an early profile of Hitler, reports on the Nuremberg trials, portraits of Thomas Mann, Bette Davis, Picasso, and concerts and art exhibits. Edited by Irving Drutman. Preface by William Shawn.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Memoir

448 pages, Hardcover

First published October 14, 1979

Reviews

[Mary Warnement · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is on my bedside, to be dipped into for pleasure (and painful historical reminders) as necessary.

[Constantine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flanner is a magnificent writer. This collection has her magnificent profile of Hitler and the incredible story of her escape from occupied France.

[Nic Rowan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Flanner’s studied detachment sells most of these pieces. The Thomas Mann profile is brutal. It’s a shame that The New Yorker hasn’t republished it online.

William Shawn is a clown. What a sloppy introduction.

[Peter Tillman]

For “The Escape of Mrs. Jeffries,” by Janet Flanner
A daring escape from wartime Paris by an American expat.
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