Obscure writers deserving more attention
Discover hidden literary gems with our list of obscure writers who deserve more attention. Explore must-read books by underrated authors waiting to be celebrated.
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One-Dimensional Man
by Herbert Marcuse
Originally published in 1964, One-Dimensional Man quickly became one of the most important texts in the ensuing decade of radical political change. This second edition, newly introduced by Marcuse scholar Douglas Kellner, presents Marcuse's best-selling work to another generation of readers in the context of contemporary events.
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The Blind Owl
by Ṣādiq Hidāyat
"A haunting tale of loss and spiritual degradation. Replete with potent symbolism and terrifying surrealistic imagery, Sadegh Hedayat's masterpiece details a young man's despair after losing a mysterious lover ... [as he] gradually drifts into frenzy and madness."--Back cover
