Originally published in 1939, this biography offers a comprehensive look at the life and work of the great humanitarian Albert Schweitzer. Drawing on interviews with Schweitzer and his colleagues, as well as his personal papers, Oskar Kraus paints a vivid portrait of a man devoted to healing, both as a physician and a philosopher. With a foreword by philosopher Martin Buber, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of this remarkable figure of the 20th century.

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