Graf Harry Kessler was a German diplomat, writer, and patron of the arts. He is remembered for his detailed diaries, which offer a unique look into European cultural and political life. Readers can explore his observations in works like Journey to the Abyss: The Diaries of Count Harry Kessler, 1880-1918.
Journey to the Abyss The Diaries of Count Harry Kessler, 1880-1918
Journey to the Abyss The Diaries of Count Harry Kessler, 1880-1918
Synopsis
Count Harry Kessler's early diaries offer a unique perspective on Belle Époque Europe, chronicling his immersion in the vibrant arts and literature scenes of Paris, London, and Berlin. This refined world soon gives way to his vivid accounts of the horrific fighting on the Eastern and Western fronts of World War I. Kessler also details private discussions among the German elite and his own secret diplomatic missions in Switzerland, providing a profound look at a world on the brink of irreversible change.
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Count Harry KesslerProtagonist
Henry van de VeldeSupporting
Hugo von HofmannsthalSupporting
Richard StraussSupporting
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Journey to the Abyss The Diaries of Count Harry Kessler, 1880-1918Hardcover, 2011
924 pages
Alfred A. KnopfLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780307265821First Edition2 editions available
