George Steiner's accomplishments in criticism, in theory of literature, and in the history of ideas have made him a central figure on the contemporary intellectual scene. He is widely known for his frequent contributions to the
New Yorker
and
TLS
as he is fro his many books. In
Reading George Steiner
Nathan Scott and Ronald Sharp bring together a group of eminent American and European critics to offer the first major assessment of Steiner's work.