The view from the ground
The View from the Ground by Martha Gellhorn is a revised and expanded edition published by Granta Books in 1989, featuring 480 pages in English. This work compiles over six decades of Gellhorn’s reflections on various political, civil, and social issues, ranging from a lynching in the American South during the 1930s to her observations in contemporary Cuba, a country that remains largely inaccessible to most Americans.
Readers will find a collection of insightful commentary that captures the essence of significant historical events and ongoing crises. Gellhorn’s writing is characterized by a commitment to uncovering the truth behind complex situations, making her observations relevant beyond the immediate context of her time. This edition serves as both a memoir and a reference for those interested in the intersections of biography and social commentary, showcasing Gellhorn’s unique perspective on writing and research.
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First published in 1959, but now offered in a revised and expanded edition, The View from the Ground presents over six decades of Gellhorn’s ruminations on political, civil, and social issues and crises, from a lynching in the American South in the 1930s through a recent visit to Cuba to see what is new and what remains the same in a country that is still off limits to most Americans. Gellhorn’s ability to get to the truth of a situation heard makes her writing transcend the short shelf life of most reportage.
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