George Steiner
George Steiner was a renowned literary critic, essayist, and philosopher known for his profound insights into language, culture, and the human condition. His reflections on melancholy often highlight the existential dilemmas faced by individuals in a rapidly changing world, particularly in relation to creativity and genius.
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George Steiner is a prominent intellectual who praises António Lobo Antunes as a genius.
Que farás, América, quando arder tudo? | Reportagem
Portugal· 2026-03-05
George Steiner stated that 'Soldados de Salamina' should become a classic.
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Spain· 2026-02-26
George Steiner argued that secular ideologies attempted to replace religion in the 20th century.
La columna de Javier Cercas: Dios no ha vuelto | EL PAÍS SemanalSpain· 2025-12-06
Philosopher George Steiner analyzed the complex theological situation regarding saints and relics.
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Germany· 2025-11-01
George Steiner's quote emphasizes the urgency of hope and action for change.
Una nación es un principio espiritual, una comunidad de destino
Venezuela· 2025-09-09
George Steiner is noted for his perspective on Richard Wagner as a master of the absolute.
Como directora del Festival de Bayreuth, la bisnieta del genio alemán trata de conducir su legado al siglo XXI. Demócrata y europeísta convencida, comprueba con frustración cómo los fascismos asolan de nuevo el continente y, concretamente, Alemania. Quiere limpiar toda sombra de la pasada complicidad de sus antepasados con los nazis, pero no siempre le resulta fácil: Katharina Wagner: “Puedes admirar la música de Richard Wagner, pero sus posiciones antisemitas son totalmente despreciables” | EL PAÍS SemanalSpain· 2025-07-12
George Steiner is cited for his thoughts on the historical inquiries into identity and culture.
Opinioni | La rinascita contestata dell'idea di Occidente
Italy· 2025-05-04
George Steiner is mentioned in relation to a misattributed quote about language.
Una cita errónea (‘mea culpa’) | BabeliaSpain· 2025-04-30
George Steiner delivered a lecture titled 'The idea of Europe' discussing European identity.
Ultimo Banco di D'Avenia | Un mazzo di carte | Ultimo banco, di Alessandro D'AveniaItaly· 2025-04-28
George Steiner was a renowned French literary critic who gave a posthumous interview.
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Argentina· 2025-04-24
George Steiner is recognized as one of the most significant literary critics of the post-war period.
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Sweden· 2025-04-19
George Steiner is a philosopher whose ideas on poetry and memory resonate with Tiago Rodrigues' views on theater.
Tiago Rodrigues, dramaturgo: “Tengo más preguntas y hago teatro. Si tuviera más respuestas, haría política” | EL PAÍS Semanal: PersonajesSpain· 2025-04-12
George Steiner provided a terrifying definition of Europe by comparing Goethe's garden to the Buchenwald concentration camp.
Keynesianismo de guerra y mentalidad bélica | InternacionalSpain· 2025-03-25
George Steiner reflected on the complexities of human-animal relationships and the moral dilemmas involved.
Perros: Piensa en el chucho: en busca de una ética perruna | IdeasSpain· 2025-02-09
George Steiner exemplifies the anguish of knowing that talent is not transmissible.
Decir la melancolía | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-02-09
