Ludwig Wittgenstein · the Duty of Genius

'Monk's energetic enterprise is remarkable for the interweaving of the philosophical and the emotional aspects of Wittgenstein's life' *Sunday Times*

'Ray Monk's reconnection of Wittgenstein's philosophy with his life triumphantly carries out the Wittgensteinian task of "changing the aspect" of Wittgenstein's work, getting us to see it in a new way' *Sunday Telegraph*

'This biography transforms Wittgenstein into a human being' *Independent on Sunday*

'It is much to be recommended' *Observer*

'Monk's biography is deeply intelligent, generous to the ordinary reader... It is a beautiful portrait of a beautiful life' *Guardian*