History of a literary radical, and other essays

A collection of essays and criticisms exploring the intellectual life and social possibilities of younger generations, arguing for a renewed cultural fellowship and examining education, literature, politics, and pacifism. The writer combines personal reflection with literary and social analysis, advocates a league of youth to reshape American cultural order, critiques philistinism and industrial conformity, examines education reform and democratic ideals, and defends conscientious dissent against wartime pressures. Interwoven are portraits of literary figures, reflections on national character, and practical proposals for cultivating a more humane, articulate public life.