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Berlin Childhood Around 1900,New
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Begun In Poveromo, Italy, In 1932, And Extensively Revised In 1938, Berlin Childhood Around 1900 Remained Unpublished During Walter Benjamins Lifetime, One Of His Largescale Defeats. Now Translated Into English For The First Time In Book Form, On The Basis Of The Recently Discovered Final Version That Contains The Authors Own Arrangement Of A Suite Of Luminous Vignettes, It Can Be More Widely Appreciated As One Of The Masterpieces Of Twentiethcentury Prose Writing.Not An Autobiography In The Customary Sense, Benjamins Recollection Of His Childhood In An Uppermiddleclass Jewish Home In Berlins West End At The Turn Of The Century Becomes An Occasion For Unified Expeditions Into The Depths Of Memory. In This Diagram Of His Life, Benjamin Focuses Not On Persons Or Events But On Places And Things, All Seen From The Perspective Of A Childa Collector, Flneur, And Allegorist In One. This Book Is Also One Of Benjamins Great City Texts, Bringing To Life The Cocoon Of His Childhoodthe Parks, Streets, Schoolrooms, And Interiors Of An Emerging Metropolis. It Reads The City As Palimpsest And Labyrinth, Revealing Unexpected Lyricism In The Heart Of The Familiar.As An Added Gem, A Preface By Howard Eiland Discusses The Genesis And Structure Of The Work, Which Marks The Culmination Of Benjamins Attempt To Do Philosophy Concretely.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' about? A: 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' is a collection of vignettes reflecting Walter Benjamin's memories of his childhood in an upper-middle-class Jewish home in Berlin. It explores places and things from a child's perspective rather than focusing on individuals or events.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' is Walter Benjamin, a renowned German-Jewish intellectual and philosopher.
- Q: When was 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' published? A: 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' was published on May 30, 2006, marking the first time it was made available in English in book form.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 208 pages.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book covers themes of memory, childhood, urban life, and the transformation of Berlin, presenting the city as a palimpsest and labyrinth.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a preface by Howard Eiland that discusses the genesis and structure of Walter Benjamin's work.
- Q: What makes this book significant? A: 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' is considered one of Walter Benjamin's masterpieces of prose writing, offering insights into his philosophical ideas and the essence of childhood.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in philosophy, literary studies, and cultural history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New,' ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: Can this book be read by anyone, regardless of their background? A: Yes, 'Berlin Childhood around 1900' can be appreciated by a broad audience, including those interested in literature, history, and philosophy, as it presents relatable themes of memory and childhood.