Cultural Arts & Book Series ~ Thomas Harding
November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Via Zoom
The Maverick: George Weidenfeld and the Golden Age of Publishing
George Weidenfeld was a British publisher, philanthropist, and political activist. He founded the Weidenfeld & Nicolson publishing house in 1948, which became renowned for its contributions to the literary world. Weidenfeld introduced the works of over 6,000 authors. Included among them were Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita, Saul Bellow’s Herzog, and Mary McCarthy’s The Group. Weidenfeld was also known for his humanitarian efforts, particularly his work in helping Jewish refugees, his ardent Zionism, and his involvement in various charitable organizations.
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