Egon Erwin Kisch, The Raging Reporter: A Bio-Anthology

Egon Erwin Kisch (1885-1948) is widely regarded as one of the most outstanding journalists of the 20th century. He is also credited with virtually defining reportage as a form of literary art in which accuracy of observation and fidelity to facts combine with creative narrative.

Born in Prague under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kisch began his career as a crime reporter for local newspapers. He saw combat in Serbia as a soldier in the Austro-Hungarian Army in World War I, led an abortive lef...