"Recent years have seen an upsurge of interest in the writings of Georges Bataille. Long recognized in France as a central figure in French cultural thought, the range and significance of his ideas is now appreciated in the English-speaking world."...
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"Recent years have seen an upsurge of interest in the writings of Georges Bataille. Long recognized in France as a central figure in French cultural thought, the range and significance of his ideas is now appreciated in the English-speaking world." "This book demonstrates why Bataille is regarded as a significant figure in cultural theory. It offers a comprehensive and detailed presentation and analysis of the full range of his writings. Bataille wrote on an amazing variety of topics - political, philosophical, aesthetic, literary, anthropological and cultural. All are represented here, with objective and helpful commentaries from the author."--BOOK JACKET.
