Offering a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Walter Benjamin, the highly influential twentieth-century critic and theorist, this Companion examines different significant aspects of Benjamin's work. Topics of contributions include Benjamin's relationship to the avant-garde movements of his time; his theories on language, mimesis and modernity; and his relevance to modern cultural studies. Additional material includes autobiographical writings, a guide to further reading and a chronology.
The Cambridge Companion to Walter Benjamin (Cambridge Companions to Literature)
Brand: Cambridge University Press
$35.46 - $44.32
- UPC:
- 9780521797245
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 2004-03-29
- Language:
- english