Erotism: Death and Sensuality
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1986
280
Book • Nonfiction
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French Literature•
PhilosophyFrance • 1950s
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Anthropology•
Psychology1986
Adult
18+ years
In Erotism: Death and Sensuality, Georges Bataille explores the intricate relationship between eroticism, death, and the sacred. He examines how human beings confront life's fundamental aspects through transgressive acts and rituals, emphasizing interconnectedness between sexual desire, mortality, religious experience, and taboo. The work delves into the psychological and philosophical dimensions of these themes.
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Erotism: Death and Sensuality by Georges Bataille is lauded for its provocative exploration of the connections between eroticism, death, and the sacred. Readers appreciate Bataille's daring philosophical insights but find the text dense and challenging. Some critique its heavy reliance on abstract concepts, which may alienate those unfamiliar with existential thought.
A reader captivated by Georges Bataille's Erotism: Death and Sensuality likely has an interest in philosophical explorations of taboo, sexuality, and the human condition. Fans of Michel Foucault's The History of Sexuality or Marquis de Sade's works may find it particularly engaging.
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280
Book • Nonfiction
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French Literature•
PhilosophyFrance • 1950s
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Anthropology•
Psychology1986
Adult
18+ years
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