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War and Peace in the Worlds of Rudolf H. Sauter is the first book to examine the creative life and worlds of Rudolf H. Sauter (1895–1977), the German-born artist, poet, cultural observer and nephew of the famed novelist John Galsworthy. Revealing him to be a creative figure in his own right, it examines his early life as a German immigrant in Britain, his formative years during the run-up to the Great War, his wartime internment as an “enemy alien,” and the postwar development of his intriguing body of artistic and literary work. Placing Sauter and his creative life in the historical contexts they have long deserved, this life story opens a window onto subjects of war, love, memory, travel and existential concerns of modern times.
“Rudolf Sauter, artist, poet and writer, and nephew of the famous novelist John Galsworthy, is an excellent subject for a biography. Jeffrey Reznick recounts the story of his life with verve, successfully bringing together insights drawn from literary studies, art history and the history of twentieth-century warfare. A fascinating read.” —Matthew Stibbe, Professor of modern european history, Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
List of Figures; Acknowledgments; Introduction: Reconstructing a Creative Life; 1. Beginnings, 1890–1914; 2. Internment, 1914–19; 3. Recovery, 1919–24; 4. Artistry I, 1924–39; 5. Artistry II, 1939–50; 6. Reflections, 1950–77; Conclusion: Legacy; Epilogue: In His Own Words; Selected Bibliography; Index.