Bernard-Henri Lévy's 'American Vertigo' Examines US Identity
Bernard-Henri Lévy's new book 'American Vertigo' blends reportage and essay to explore the trajectory of the United States. The work questions where America is heading, and by extension, where France, Europe, and the world are going. Lévy continues an analytical project begun in his earliest books, reflecting on a nation that has historically inspired both admiration and hatred. The book was published in 2006.
Key facts
- Bernard-Henri Lévy published 'American Vertigo' in 2006.
- The book is a mix of reportage and essay.
- It examines the direction of America, France, Europe, and the world.
- Lévy continues an analysis started in his earlier works.
- The US is described as a country that crystallizes admiration and hatred.
- The book was featured on artpress.com.
- A PDF of the book is available for download.
- The original article is in French.
Entities
Artists
- Bernard-Henri Lévy
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- United States
- France
- Europe
Sources
- artpress —