20th Century French Literary Biography, European Philosophy - General & Miscellaneous, Philosophy & Literature, Civilization - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Paul Valery: Illusions of Civilization opens a vast discussion of the meaning of civilization, in particular, Western civilization. It causes us to face the problems of survival, meaning, and ends. This discussion with Valery is unique - never before has such an encounter taken place. The problems are presented with clarity and depth.Editorials
Booknews
Kluback (philosophy, City U. of New York) doesn't critically read Valery in these essays; he engages the poet/philosopher in a conversation which the reader is able to overhear as if coming into the room at mid-sentence. The effect is illuminating for anyone interested in Valery's mind: the infrastructure of his philosophy as it embraced the questions of civilization, history, evil, love, and mortality. Lacks an index and bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 8, 1996
Publisher
New York : P. Lang, c1996.
Pages
148
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780820427881