' The novel can't be compared to the epic, or to the monuments 0; poetic drama. But it is the best we can do now. It is a sort of latter-day lean-to. a hovel in which the spirit takes shelter.'
(SAUL BELLOW.
Stockholm. 1976)
Next month. Saul Bellow publishes a new novel,
The Dean's December, his 6rst since he received the Nobel Prize for Literature five years ago. In this commentary on his lite and work. Philip French examines one of the most significant literary careers of our time.
Contributions from ariiu'R A. COJIEN , JOHN HOLLANDER , ALFRED KAZIN. NORMAN PODHORETZ ,
MORDECAI RICIILER. RICHARD G STERN , EDWARD SIURLS , JOHN UPDIKE. Producer DAVID PERRY