Illuminations

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A legendary collection of essays by one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century

Illuminations contains the most celebrated work of Walter Benjamin, one of the most original and influential thinkers of the 20th Century: 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction', 'The Task of the Translator' and 'Theses on the Philosophy of History', as well as essays on Kafka, storytelling, Baudelaire, Brecht's epic theatre, Proust and an anatomy of his own obsession, book collecting.

This now legendary volume offers the best possible access to Benjamin's singular and significant achievement, while Hannah Arendt's introduction reveals how his life and work are a prism to his times.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9781847923868
Published: November 2015

Number of pages: 272
Width: 135 mm
Height: 217 mm
Depth: 22 mm

Publisher: Vintage Publishing