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Tag: Delmore Schwartz

0 Literature History

David Mikics in Tablet · 11 Jul

Delmore Schwartz, a prominent Jewish writer associated with the New York intellectuals, made a significant impact with his short story "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" and innovative poetry acclaimed by the likes of Allen Tate.

0 Music Antisemitism

How a Jewish kid named Lou Reed left 'the most boring place on earth' to become 'King of New York'

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 1 Jul

The biography "Lou Reed: The King of New York" by Will Hermes delves deeply into Lou Reed's Jewish roots and influences, shedding light on how his Jewish identity permeated his music and career, especially evident in his challenges against antisemitism and connections with Jewish mentors like Delmore Schwartz and Doc Pomus.

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“He Called Me Jim”

Steven J. Zipperstein in Jewish Review of Books · 17 Dec 2019

The text discusses the life and work of James Atlas, a literary biographer who delves into his experiences writing biographies of famous figures like Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz.

0 Literature History

On a Story by Delmore Schwartz

Ruth R. Wisse in Jewish Review of Books · 24 Jun 2019

"In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" is a significant literary work by Delmore Schwartz that captures the process of its creation and its impact on a new intellectual movement.

0 Literature Art

Jake Marmer in Tablet · 2 May 2018

In 1971, at the peak of his rock n roll fame, Lou Reed, known for his work with the Velvet Underground, surprised many by announcing his decision to shift from music to poetry during a reading at the St. Marks Poetry Project.