Musil, Robert

Literature and Politics: Selected Writings

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ISBN 13:
9781940625546
author:
Musil, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Contra Mundum Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
562
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 3.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Political Ideologies,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£22.62

Description

Robert Musil's writings on literature and politics offer a unique perspective on the relationship between art and ideology during one of the most tumultuous periods in modern history. This collection of essays, addresses, aphorisms, and unpublished notes charts the dangers to artists and thinkers under extreme ideological control, as well as the subtle shifts in public discourse. Musil's personal struggle to bear witness during the Age of Totalitarianism is a central theme, as he navigates the complexities of nation, identity, and creativity. His work questions the relationship between the individual and the collective, celebrating the importance of individual creative work in a free and pluralistic society. Klaus Amann provides an invaluable introduction to Musil's political thought, tracing his trajectory from aesthete to socially-engaged critic of totalitarianism. This collection is a valuable insight into Musil's struggle to survive and bear witness during one of the darkest periods of the 20th century.

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