Maurice Blanchot : The Demand of Writing
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Format
Paperback / softback
Book Series
Warwick Studies in European Philosophy
ISBN-10
0415125960
ISBN-13
9780415125963
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 5th, 1996
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
348 grams
Dimensions
21.70 x 14.00 x 1.50 cms
Product Classification:
Literary theoryLiterary studies: c 1900 to c 2000Literary studies: from c 1900 -
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This timely collection of essays is the first to be written on the work of Maurice Blanchot in English. Blanchot demonstrates the radical philosophical import of literature, and has renewed the debate over the ethics of art.
This timely collection of essays is the first to be written on the work of Maurice Blanchot in English. One of the finest writers of our time, Blanchot is a contemporary of Bataille and Levinas; his writing has influenced the likes of Derrida and Foucault.
Eminent commentators featured here include: Simon Critchley, Paul Davies, Cristopher Fynsk, Rodolphe Gasche, Leslie Hill, Michael Holland, Jeffery Mehlman, Roger Laporte, Ian Maclachlan, Marie-Claire Ropars-Wuilleumier, Gillian Rose and Ann Smock.
The essays consider the political implications of Blanchot''s questioning the relationship between philosophy and literature. In addition, the provocative issue of Blanchot''s politics during the 1930s is clarified by a letter from Blanchot to one of the contributors, published here for the first time.
Maurice Blanchot: The Demand of Writing is a crucial selection for all students of philosophy, literature or French studies.
Eminent commentators featured here include: Simon Critchley, Paul Davies, Cristopher Fynsk, Rodolphe Gasche, Leslie Hill, Michael Holland, Jeffery Mehlman, Roger Laporte, Ian Maclachlan, Marie-Claire Ropars-Wuilleumier, Gillian Rose and Ann Smock.
The essays consider the political implications of Blanchot''s questioning the relationship between philosophy and literature. In addition, the provocative issue of Blanchot''s politics during the 1930s is clarified by a letter from Blanchot to one of the contributors, published here for the first time.
Maurice Blanchot: The Demand of Writing is a crucial selection for all students of philosophy, literature or French studies.
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