Fear and Trembling

A New Translation

Søren Kierkegaard, Bruce H. Kirmmse (Connecticut College), Bruce H. Kirmmse (Connecticut College)

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Liveright
23 July 2021

Philosophy; Society & culture: general

"First published in 1843 under the pseudonym ""Johannes de silentio"" (John of Silence), Soren Kierkegaard's richly resonant Fear and Trembling has for generations stood as a pivotal text in the history of moral philosophy, inspiring such artistic and philosophical luminaries as Edvard Munch, W. H. Auden, Walter Benjamin, and existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre. Retelling the biblical story of the binding of Isaac, Kierkegaard expounds on the ordeal of Abraham, who was commanded to sacrifice his son in an exceptional test of faith. Disgusted at the self-certainty of his own age, Kierkegaard investigates the paradox underlying Abraham's decision to allow his duty to God to take precedence over his duties to his family.

Now, in a new era of immense uncertainty and dislocation, renowned Kierkegaard scholar Bruce H. Kirmmse, in his accessible translation and engaging introduction, eloquently brings this classic work to a new generation of readers, demonstrating Kierkegaard's enduring power to illuminate the terrible wonder of faith."

By: Søren Kierkegaard
Introduction by: Bruce H. Kirmmse (Connecticut College)
Translated by: Bruce H. Kirmmse (Connecticut College)
Imprint: Liveright
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 218mm, Width: 150mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781631498312
ISBN 10: 1631498312
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 23 July 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher and theologian. A professor emeritus at Connecticut College, Bruce H. Kirmmse has published several books and numerous articles on Kierkegaard and was general editor of Kierkegaard's Journals and Notebooks. He lives in Randolph, New Hampshire, and Copenhagen, Denmark. A professor emeritus at Connecticut College, Bruce H. Kirmmse has published several books and numerous articles on Kierkegaard and was general editor of Kierkegaard's Journals and Notebooks. He lives in Randolph, New Hampshire, and Copenhagen, Denmark.