One-Way Street And Other Writings

Explore the profound insights of Walter Benjamin with 'One-Way Street and Other Writings'. This exceptional collection features a range of his thought-provoking essays and reflections that delve into urban life, art, literature, and culture during the transformative era of Weimar Germany. With a focus on key themes such as surrealism, violence, and the impact of technology on artistic expression, this edition is a must-have for students of philosophy and literature alike. Key texts include the celebrated 'One-Way Street', a whimsical yet poignant exploration of city life, and 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction', which examines how mass production alters our perception of art. Additional writings like 'Unpacking My Library', showcasing Benjamin's unique take on book-collecting, and his reflections on figures like Proust and Kafka offer readers a comprehensive view of his diverse thoughts. Ideal for academics, bibliophiles, and anyone interested in critical theory, this collection is not just a book; it's a journey through Benjamin's rich intellectual landscape. Add this invaluable addition to your library today and uncover the timeless relevance of Benjamin's ideas. Enjoy FREE shipping on your order, ensuring you receive this literary treasure directly to your door. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141189475
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 278


Description:
Walter Benjamin - philosopher, essayist, literary and cultural theorist - was one of the most original writers and thinkers of the twentieth century. This new selection brings together Benjamin's major works, including 'One-Way Street', his dreamlike, aphoristic observations of urban life in Weimar Germany; 'Unpacking My Library', a delightful meditation on book-collecting; the confessional 'Hashish in Marseille'; and 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction', his seminal essay on how technology changes the way we appreciate art. Also including writings on subjects ranging from Proust to Kafka, violence to surrealism, this is the essential volume on one of the most prescient critical voices of the modern age. Contains- 'Unpacking My Library'; 'One-Way Street'; 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction'; 'Brief History of Photography'; 'Hashish in Marseille'; 'On the Critique of Violence'; 'The Job of the Translator'; 'Surrealism'; 'Franz Kafka' and 'Picturing Proust'.

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