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Erotism: Death And Sensuality
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Taboo And Sacrifice, Transgression And Language, Death And Sensualitygeorges Bataille Pursues These Themes With An Original, Often Startling Perspective.Bataille Challenges Any Single Discourse On The Erotic. The Scope Of His Inquiry Ranges From Emily Bronte To Sade,From St. Therese To Claude Levistrauss And Dr. Kinsey. The Subjects He Covers Include Prostitution, Mythical Ecstasy, Cruelty, And Organized War. Investigating Desire Prior To And Extending Beyond The Realm Of Sexuality, He Argues That Eroticism Is A Psychological Quest Not Alien To Death. . . . One Of The Most Original And Unsettling Of Those Thinkers Who, In The Wake Of Sade And Nietzsche, Have Confronted The Possibility Of Thought In A World That Has Lost Its Myth Of Transcendence.Peter Brooks, New York Times Book ReviewBataille Is One Of The Most Important Writers Of The Century.Michel Foucault[An] Urgent, Thrusting Book About Love, Sex, Death And Spirituality By Georges Bataille.Mark Price, Philosophy NowA Philosopher, Essayist, Novelist, Pornographer And Fervent Catholic Who Came To Regard The Brothels Of Paris As His True 'Churches', Georges Bataille Ranks Among The Boldest And Most Disturbing Of Twentiethcentury Thinkers. In This Influential Study He Links The Underlying Sexual Basis Of Religion To Death, Offering A Dazzling Array Of Insights Into Incest, Prostitution, Marriage, Murder, Sadism, Sacrifice And Violence, As Well As Including Comments On Freud, Sade And Saint Theresa. Everywhere, Eroticism Argues, Sex Is Surrounded By Taboos, Which We Must Continually Transgress In Order To Overcome The Sense Of Isolation That Faces Us All.The Book Depositorygeorges Bataille (18971962) Was A French Intellectual And Literary Icon Who Wrote Essays, Novels, And Poems Exploring Philosophical And Sociological Subjects Such As Eroticism And Surrealism. City Lights Published More Of Bataille'S Works Including The Impossible, The Tears Of Eros, And Story Of The Eye.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Erotism: Death and Sensuality'? A: The book delves into themes such as taboo, sacrifice, transgression, death, and sensuality, examining the psychological quest related to eroticism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Erotism: Death and Sensuality'? A: The author is Georges Bataille, a notable French intellectual known for his essays, novels, and poems that explore philosophical and sociological subjects.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 1986.
- Q: How many pages does 'Erotism: Death and Sensuality' have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a Used Book in Good Condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is 'Erotism: Death and Sensuality' listed? A: The book is categorized under 'Sexuality'.
- Q: What insights does Georges Bataille offer in this book? A: Bataille provides insights into the connection between sexuality and religion, discussing topics like incest, prostitution, marriage, and sadism.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers who are new to Bataille's work? A: Yes, 'Erotism: Death and Sensuality' offers a comprehensive exploration of Bataille's ideas, making it accessible for new readers.
- Q: What other works has City Lights published by Georges Bataille? A: City Lights has published other works by Bataille, including 'The Impossible', 'The Tears of Eros', and 'Story of the Eye'.