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Walter Benjamin: Selected Writings, Volume 2: Part 1: 19271930 (Volume 2, Volume 1),Used
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In The Frenzied Final Years Of The Weimar Republic, Amid Economic Collapse And Mounting Political Catastrophe, Walter Benjamin Emerged As The Most Original Practicing Literary Critic And Public Intellectual In The Germanspeaking World. Volume 2 Of The Selected Writings Is Now Available In Paperback In Two Parts.In Part 1, Benjamin Is Represented By Two Of His Greatest Literary Essays, 'Surrealism' And 'On The Image Of Proust,' As Well As By A Long Article On Goethe And A Generous Selection Of His Wideranging Commentary For Weimar Germany'S Newspapers.Part 2 Contains, In Addition To The Important Longer Essays, 'Franz Kafka,' 'Karl Kraus,' And 'The Author As Producer,' The Extended Autobiographical Meditation 'A Berlin Chronicle,' And Extended Discussions Of The History Of Photography And The Social Situation Of The French Writer, Previously Untranslated Shorter Pieces On Such Subjects As Language And Memory, Theological Criticism And Literary History, Astrology And The Newspaper, And On Such Influential Figures As Paul Valery, Stefan George, Hitler, And Mickey Mouse.
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- Q: What are the key themes discussed in Walter Benjamin's Selected Writings, Volume 2? A: The key themes include literary criticism, surrealism, the impact of political and economic conditions on culture, and the exploration of influential figures like Kafka and Proust.
- Q: How many pages does Volume 2 of Selected Writings contain? A: Volume 2 contains 480 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this edition of Selected Writings? A: This edition is a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of Selected Writings, Volume 2? A: The author is Walter Benjamin.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 15, 2005.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, especially in fields like literary criticism, cultural studies, and philosophy.
- Q: What significant essays are included in Part 1 of this volume? A: Part 1 includes notable essays such as 'Surrealism' and 'On the Image of Proust', along with commentary for newspapers of Weimar Germany.
- Q: Are there any autobiographical elements in this volume? A: Yes, Part 2 contains the extended autobiographical meditation titled 'A Berlin Chronicle'.
- Q: What subjects does Walter Benjamin explore in his essays? A: Benjamin explores a variety of subjects including language, memory, photography, and cultural criticism.
- Q: Is this book available in other formats? A: The details provided only mention a paperback edition; other formats may or may not be available.