Distinguished and highly original, the irrepressible controversialist Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957) is known for his sharp wit and sardonic insight.
Antelope Hill Publishing is proud to bring Paleface: The Philosophy of the Melting Pot by Wyndham Lewis back into print, just as relevant today as when it was first penned, complete with a foreword by John Chapman..
In the work, Lewis contextualizes Western man\'s curious modern tendency for self-destruction, particularly in light of the First World War, and considers the Melting pot model that America aspires to and the resulting amalgamation of the Palefaces.
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Originally published in 1923, Paleface examines the presence and role of race-consciousness in contemporary literature and poetry, providing brilliant commentary on the works of Sherwood Anderson, D.
Though Lewis was a prolific British author, Paleface: The Philosophy of the Melting Pot, ringing perhaps a bit too true and nearly prophetic, remains one of his lesser known works, serving as a lively and provocative exposition of racial problems.
Distinguished and highly original, the irrepressible controversialist Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957) is known for his sharp wit and sardonic insight
