Janet Flanner's World: Uncollected Writings, 1932 - 1975

by Janet Flanner, Irving Drutman (Editor), William Shawn (Introduction)

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

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 14, 1979

About the author

Janet Tyler Flanner was an American writer and journalist who served as the Paris correspondent of The New Yorker magazine from 1925 until she retired in 1975.
She wrote under the pen name "Genêt". and published a single novel, "The Cubical City", set in New York City.

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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