Maurice Blanchot , Michael Holland

A World in Ruins:

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ISBN 13:
9780823267262
author:
Maurice Blanchot , Michael Holland
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Fordham University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
22.6 x 2.3 x 15.2 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Science
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£30.88

Description

A World in Ruins: Chronicles of Intellectual Life, 1943 by Maurice Blanchot explores the intersection of literature and human experience during a pivotal moment in history. In this collection of essays, Blanchot reflects on the state of Europe and the world at large, offering a nuanced perspective on the nature of humanity and its relationship to destruction and disaster. Blanchot's work from 1943 is characterized by a sense of detachment from immediate events, yet a deep engagement with the possibilities of literature as a means of reimagining what it means to be human. As he navigates the ruins of his own projects and ideals, Blanchot seeks out works that can sustain a vision of humanity that transcends the confines of destruction. This collection offers a unique insight into Blanchot's philosophical and literary project, one that emphasizes the importance of literature as a site for exploring the human condition in all its complexity.

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