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Illuminations

by Walter Benjamin

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Walter Benjamin was one of the most original cultural critics of the twentieth century. Illuminations includes his views on Kafka, with whom he felt a close personal affinity; his studies on Baudelaire and Proust; and his essays on Leskov and on Brecht's Epic Theater. Also included are his penetrating study "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," an enlightening discussion of translation as a literary mode, and Benjamin's theses on the philosophy of history.

Hannah Arendt selected the essays for this volume and introduces them with a classic essay about Benjamin's life in dark times. Also included is a new preface by Leon Wieseltier that explores Benjamin's continued relevance for our times.

Synopsis:

Walter Benjamin was one of the most original cultural critics of the twentieth century. Illuminations includes his views on Kafka, with whom he felt a close personal affinity; his studies on Baudelaire and Proust; and his essays on Leskov and on Brecht's Epic Theater. Also included are his penetrating study "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction," an enlightening discussion of translation as a literary mode, and Benjamin's theses on the philosophy of history.

Hannah Arendt selected the essays for this volume and introduces them with a classic essay about Benjamin's life in dark times. Also included is a new preface by Leon Wieseltier that explores Benjamin's continued relevance for our times.

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About the Author

Walter Benjamin is recognized as one of the most acute analysts of literary and sociological phenomenon of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780805202410
Subtitle:
Essays and Reflections
Designed:
Arendt, Hannah
Designed:
Arendt, Hannah
Author:
Benjamin, Walter
Designed:
Arendt, Hannah
Publisher:
Schocken Books
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
History and criticism
Subject:
Semiotics & Theory
Subject:
Literature -- History and criticism.
Copyright:
1985
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographies and index.
Series Volume:
no. 85-691
Publication Date:
January 1969
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
8.02x5.23x.62 in. .47 lbs.
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