“The mind leaps, and leaps perhaps with a sort of elation, through the immensities of space, but the spirit, frightened and cold, longs to have once more above its head the inverted bowl beyond which may lie whatever paradise its desires may create.”
Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch
Work
A Krutch Omnibus: Forty Years of Social and Literary Criticism
This omnibus brings together a selection of works by A Krutch, showcasing his extensive contributions to the fields of social and literary criticism over a period of forty years. The collection includes various essays and analyses, reflecting the evolution of Krutch's thought and his engagement with contemporary issues. more
Author
Joseph Wood Krutch
Joseph Wood Krutch was an American writer known for his literary criticism and nature writing. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including literature, philosophy, and nature. Born on November 25, 1893, he passed away on May 22, 1970. more
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