Marraccini, A. V.
We the Parasites
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915812186
- author:
- Marraccini, A. V.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- UEA Publishing Project
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 182
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A. V. Marraccini's debut book explores how our relationship with art is shaped by our desires and longings. We the Parasites intertwines various themes, including fig wasps, literature, and history, to make a thought-provoking argument about reading and its effects on us. The author suggests that encountering a work of art is not a neutral act, but rather an intimate experience that can be both seductive and transformative. This book delves into the idea that our connection with art is essential to its continued relevance and our own personal growth. Through a richly nuanced and erudite approach, Marraccini invites readers to reconsider their relationship with art and criticism, and to think more deeply about the ways in which we engage with and are changed by creative works.
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