"Simply compare [William] James and Henry Adams, his contemporary. Adams embodied the American who despaired of his own country and was ruined by Europe. James was built up by Europe, and believed in America" (Rosenstock-Huessy).Wow. What a brilliant insight. Not into Adams or James, I have no clue about that, but into two enduring types that still embody those we know and love (hopefully) today.
12 August 2010
Anti-Americanism
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