Humboldt's Gift | Essays and Criticism

  • Charlie's Friends

    Ullmann is a freelance writer and editor. In the following essay, she investigates accusations from Charlie’s friends and acquaintances that Charlie is a snob.

  • The Precariousness of the Artist in America

    In the following essay, Siegel explores Bellow’s comment on the precariousness of the artist in America and the obsession, guilt, and metaphysical experimentation of his protagonist prompted by the death of a friend.

  • The Ardor of Bellow’s Guilt-Ridden Protagonist

    In the following essay, Cohen considers the ardor of Bellow’s guilt-ridden protagonist and his response to the intense feelings that torment him.