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In this biography of one of the twentieth century's most enigmatic personalities and idiosyncratic thinkers, David A. Shafer takes readers on a chronological voyage through Artaud's life.
Yet, as Artaud navigated through the first half of the century in the company of many of France's most influential cultural figures, his own journey was a lonely and largely isolated one, an existential ellipsis.
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Antonin Artaud by David A. Shafer receives praise for its insightful analysis and erudite presentation, continuing the longstanding tradition of American authors engaging deeply with French cultural figures. Laurent Binet, the author of HHhH, highlights the book's outstanding contribution to understanding Artaud's complex legacy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780235707
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 February 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Illustration: 34 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 200.0mm
Height: 130.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 248
About the Author
David A. Shafer is Chair of the History Department, and Professor of Modern and Contemporary European History, at California State University, Long Beach.
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