While Rome Burns

Exploring a range of topics, this non-fiction work by Alexander Woollcott delves into Chinese theatre, literature, and the socio-political landscape of Russia in the 1930s. Woollcott, a prominent critic for The New Yorker and a notable figure in 1920s Manhattan, is known for his sharp wit and distinctive personality, which both captivated and alienated the artistic circles of his time. The book is republished with a new introductory biography that sheds light on Woollcott's influential role in the literary world.