Robert Zaretsky

  • Robert Zaretsky is a distinguished literary biographer and historian specializing in French culture.

  • As a Professor of Humanities at the University of Houston's Honors College, he has authored numerous books on French history and philosophy.

  • Zaretsky's expertise extends beyond academia; he serves as the history editor for the Los Angeles Review of Books and contributes regularly to major publications such as The New York Times and Foreign Policy.

  • His work often focuses on intellectual history and the intersection of philosophy and literature, with a particular emphasis on figures like Albert Camus and James Boswell.

  • Zaretsky's writing style is known for its accessibility and ability to engage both scholarly and general audiences.

Books by Robert Zaretsky