A Child of the Century

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By Ben Hecht

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A Child of the Century by Ben Hecht is a captivating autobiography that delves into the life of a prolific American writer, journalist, and playwright. It offers a vivid portrayal of his experiences throughout the early 20th century, exploring his adventures from Hollywood to Broadway. This memoir seamlessly intertwines personal anecdotes with broader historical observations, providing a unique perspective on the cultural and political landscape of the time.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the life and times of a renowned American journalist, playwright, and screenwriter. It offers a vivid memoir filled with vibrant anecdotes, capturing both the personal and professional journeys within the bustling worlds of theatre and Hollywood during the twentieth century. If you appreciate witty, candid storytelling reflecting on a rich blend of cultural and historical experiences, this might be a thrilling read for you.

A Child of the Century

"Ben Hecht's critically acclaimed autobiographical memoir, first published in 1954, offers incomparably pungent evocations of Chicago in the 1910s and 1920s, Hollywood in the 1930s, and New York during the Second World War and after"--

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A classic memoir by one of the greatest American screenwriters, Ben Hecht

Named to Time’s list of All-Time 100 Nonfiction Books, which deems it “the un-put-downable testament of the era’s great multimedia entertainer.”

A Child of the Century, Ben Hecht’s autobiographical memoir, was first published in 1954 to great critical acclaim. Hecht offers philosophical meditations on the nature of God and the self, as well as keen, firsthand portraits of big-city newsrooms, postwar Germany, 1920s New York intellectuals and artists, and golden-age Hollywood.

He shares anecdotes from his days working with Hollywood legends such as the Marx brothers, authors Sherwood Anderson and Dorothy Parker, actress Fanny Brice, and producer David O. Selznick. With a new introduction by David Denby, this reissued volume will introduce Hecht and his work to a new generation of readers.

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A Child of the Century by Ben Hecht is praised for its captivating narrative and engaging storytelling, despite the author's occasionally impolite mannerisms. Saul Bellow highlights that likeable manners aren't necessary for compelling autobiographies, and this work succeeds in being intensely interesting.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300251791

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Contributors:

Introduction by David Denby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 680

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Ben Hecht Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Ben Hecht (1893–1964) was an American screenwriter (Scarface,The Front Page, Notorious), reporter, playwright, journalist, and novelist. According to Pauline Kael, he was “the greatest American screenwriter.” David Denby is the author of Great Books, American Sucker, Snark, and Do the Movies Have a Future? He has been a staff writer and film critic at The New Yorker since 1998.