Grand Hotel Abyss - by Stuart Jeffries (Paperback)

The Grand Hotel Abyss is a groundbreaking book that delves into the lives of four influential thinkers who shaped the Frankfurt School, including Walter Benjamin, Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse.

This comprehensive biography provides an engaging and accessible introduction to their work and legacy, shedding light on how they gathered in Frankfurt in 1923 with a shared goal of understanding the politics of culture during the rise of fascism.

The book offers a unique blend of biography, philosophy, and storytelling, revealing the personal struggles and triumphs of these intellectual giants as they navigated the turbulent events of the 20th century.

From their exile in the United States to their later works, this book provides a fascinating look into the lives of these influential thinkers and their lasting impact on modern society.