Michel Surya
Georges Bataille: An Intellectual Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781859841532
- author:
- Michel Surya
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 22.71 x 15.49 x 4.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Philosophers, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Georges Bataille: A Life of Intellectual Excess Michel Surya's acclaimed intellectual biography offers a detailed and insightful account of Bataille's work, exploring his life against the backdrop of his philosophical thought. Born with a troubled childhood, Bataille developed a unique perspective on excess, 'potlatch', sexual extremes and religious sacrifice. This book provides an acute guide to the development of Bataille's philosophical thought, shedding light on a figure Foucault described as 'one of the most important writers of the century'. Enriched by testimonies from Bataille's closest acquaintances, Surya reveals the context in which he worked, drawing a rich and allusive portrait of this complex thinker. Through his work, Bataille has had an enormous impact on contemporary thought, influencing many notable writers. His books, including 'The Story of the Eye' and 'The Accursed Share', are modern classics that continue to fascinate readers today.
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