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Moscow Diary
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The Life Of The Germanjewish Literary Critic And Philosopher Walter Benjamin (18921940) Is A Veritable Allegory Of The Life Of Letters In The Twentieth Century. Benjamins Intellectual Odyssey Culminated In His Death By Suicide On The Francospanish Border, Pursued By The Nazis, But Long Before He Had Traveled To The Soviet Union. His Stunning Account Of That Journey Is Unique Among Benjamins Writings For The Frank, Merciless Way He Struggles With His Motives And Conscience.Perhaps The Primary Reason For His Trip Was His Affection For Asja Lacis, A Latvian Bolshevik Whom He Had First Met In Capri In 1924 And Who Would Remain An Important Intellectual And Erotic Influence On Him Throughout The Twenties And Thirties. Asja Lacis Resided In Moscow, Eking Out A Living As A Journalist, And Benjamins Diary Is, On One Level, The Account Of His Masochistic Love Affair With This Elusiveand Rather Unsympatheticobject Of Desire. On Another Level, It Is The Story Of A Failed Romance With The Russian Revolution; For Benjamin Had Journeyed To Russia Not Only To Inform Himself Firsthand About Soviet Society, But Also To Arrive At An Eventual Decision About Joining The Communist Party. Benjamins Diary Paints The Dilemma Of A Writer Seduced By The Promises Of The Revolution Yet Unwilling To Blinker Himself To Its Human And Institutional Failings.Moscow Diary Is More Than A Record Of Ideological Ambivalence; Its Literary Value Is Considerable. Benjamin Is One Of The Great Twentiethcentury Physiognomists Of The City, And His Portrait Of Hibernal Moscow Stands Beside His Brilliant Evocations Of Berlin, Naples, Marseilles, And Paris. Students Of This Particularly Interesting Period Will Find Benjamins Eyewitness Account Of Moscow Extraordinarily Illuminating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Moscow Diary? A: The main theme of Moscow Diary revolves around Walter Benjamin's complex relationship with the Russian Revolution and his personal struggles, particularly his affection for Asja Lācis, while also providing an insightful account of Soviet society during that era.
- Q: Who is the author of Moscow Diary? A: Moscow Diary is authored by Walter Benjamin, a notable German-Jewish literary critic and philosopher.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does Moscow Diary have? A: Moscow Diary contains 156 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: Moscow Diary is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Moscow Diary published? A: Moscow Diary was published on July 1, 1986.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: Moscow Diary is categorized under Travelers & Explorers.
- Q: What insights does Moscow Diary provide about Moscow? A: Moscow Diary offers a vivid and critical portrait of Moscow during a tumultuous period, showcasing Benjamin's observational skills and literary prowess.
- Q: Is Moscow Diary suitable for students of literature? A: Yes, students of literature, particularly those interested in 20th-century history and philosophy, will find Moscow Diary to be an illuminating read.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Moscow Diary? A: Readers can expect a frank and introspective writing style that captures Benjamin's struggles and observations with clarity and depth.