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Walter Benjamin (18921940) is now generally recognized as one of the most original and influential thinkers of this century. In Britain and the United States in particular, he has acquired a status unlike that of any other German philosopher, as successive generations of readers find their own paths through the endlessly fruitful ambiguities of his work. The conflicts and conjunctions between Benjamins Marxism and his messianic Judaism, between his fascination for surrealism and his explorations of the Cabbala, between the philosopher of language and the everobservant flneur on the streets of Berlin or Parisall these have inspired a wealth of interpretations and critical studies.Widely acclaimed in Germany, Momme Brodersens Walter Benjamin is the most comprehensive and illuminating biography of Benjamin ever published. Not only does Brodersen provide a fuller and more coherent account of Benjamins nomadic career than has any previous scholar, he also demonstrates the fallacy of the popular, romanticized notion of his life as the sorrowful progression of a melancholic personality. The only real tragedy, he argues, was Benjamins suicide at Portbou on the FrancoSpanish border in 1940. Using previously unavailable material, Brodersen pays particular attention to Benjamins childhood in Berlin, to his conflicts with his bourgeois, Jewish family, his activities in the German Youth Movement, and the formative, irreconcilable influences of idealism, socialism and Zionism. He gives an exceptionally vivid picture of Benjamins life during the Weimar Republic, of his success as a literary critic and his work as a translator and radio journalist, as well as of his friendships and love affairs. Finally, he follows Benjamins harrowing journey through exile, internment and flight, and for the first time unravels the mysteries surrounding his death. At the same time, Brodersen provides a fresh and lucid presentation of Benjamins written work, and of the extraordinary range of his ideas and enthusiasms.Thoroughly revised and expanded for this edition, and accompanied by more than a hundred photographs, this biography is an essential study of the man who himself remains an indispensable guide to the ruins and enchantments of the twentieth century.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography'? A: The author of 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' is Momme Brodersen.
- Q: What is the publication date of this biography? A: This biography was published on February 17, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' have? A: 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' contains 350 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: What format is 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' belongs to the category of philosophers.
- Q: Is there any photographic content in the biography? A: Yes, this edition is accompanied by more than a hundred photographs.
- Q: What themes does the biography cover regarding Walter Benjamin? A: The biography covers themes such as Benjamin's conflicts between Marxism and Judaism, his influences from surrealism and Cabbala, and his experiences during the Weimar Republic.
- Q: Does the biography include previously unavailable material? A: Yes, Momme Brodersen utilizes previously unavailable material to provide a comprehensive account of Benjamin's life.
- Q: Is 'Walter Benjamin: A Biography' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Benjamin's work? A: Yes, the biography provides a fresh and lucid presentation of Benjamin’s ideas, making it accessible to readers new to his work.