The Torch of Freedom: Twenty Exiles of History is a compelling 1943 first edition anthology edited by Emil Ludwig and Henry B. Kranz. This hardcover volume features biographical essays on iconic historical figures who lived in exile, including Ovid, Voltaire, Lord Byron, and Victor Hugo, each illustrated with distinctive portraits by Esta Cosgrave. Published by Farrar & Rinehart during the height of World War II, this work serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of liberty and the intellectual contributions of those forced from their homelands. This specific copy is an ex-library edition from Stetson University, containing a vintage bookplate and library markings that add a layer of academic provenance to its wartime history.

Keywords: WWII Era, 1940s, Biography, Historical Figures, Exile, Literature, First Edition, Academic, Academic History, Vintage Book, Stetson University, Farrar and Rinehart, Emil Ludwig, Esta Cosgrave, Collectible Book

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