The Cambridge Companion to Walter Benjamin (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521797245)

Offering a comprehensive introduction to the thought of Walter Benjamin, the highly influential twentieth-century critic and theorist, this Companion examines different significant aspects of Benjamin's work. Topics of contributions include Benjamin's relationship to the avant-garde movements of his time; his theories on language, mimesis and modernity; and his relevance to modern cultural studies. Additional material includes autobiographical writings, a guide to further reading and a chronology.

Author: David S. Ferris
ISBN-10: 0521797241
ISBN-13: 9780521797245
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2004
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.02w x 0.64d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2004 pg. 297