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American Prometheus

American Prometheus

The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
721
Published
2005
Language
English

Synopsis

This definitive biography chronicles the complex life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant physicist at the center of the Manhattan Project. Bird and Sherwin explore his scientific achievements, his personal struggles, and his controversial role in the development of the atomic bomb. It's a deep dive into the mind of a man who shaped the 20th century.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeReflectiveComplexThought-Provoking
Morally GreyAnti-Hero

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Science & Nature Technology Biography Science

Authors

K
Kai Bird

American author and columnist, best known for his works on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, United States-Middle East political relations, and his biographies of political figures.

M
Martin J. Sherwin

Martin J. Sherwin is the author of American Prometheus, a biography that explores the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer. He's known for his deep dives into American history and biography.