Foley, Michael
Cuadernos. 1957-1972
- ISBN 13:
- 9788490667750
- author:
- Foley, Michael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tusquets Editores S.A.
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 342
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cuadernos. 1957-1972 by E. M. Cioran is now available in Spanish for the first time. This collection of intimate and personal diary entries spans fifteen years, during which some of the author's most important works were conceived. The diaries reveal a unique blend of introspection and literary insight, offering a glimpse into the life and thought of one of philosophy's greatest thinkers. Within these pages, Cioran shares his struggles with insomnia, his encounters with fellow writers such as Eugène Ionesco and Mircea Eliade, and his fierce critiques of literature. The diaries also explore his enduring preoccupations: his radical scepticism, the power of art to express despair, and the beauty of Bach's music. This edition brings together a wealth of fascinating material, offering a unique window into the mind of one of philosophy's most provocative thinkers.