George P. Elliott

Literary nihilism is riding high in America today, says a talented novelist, poet, essayist, and teacher, but it is already out of date. Writers should know that a new world is soon to come forth — or at least they should behave as though it were — and that they are to be its shapers. Mr. Elliott teaches English at Syracuse University. His most recent book is AN HOUR OF LAST THINGS.

Nine American writers and editors, back from a tour to Berlin and major West German cities, give their personal impressions of Germans today.