Illuminations is a seminal collection of essays by Walter Benjamin, offering profound insights into art, literature, and cultural history through the lens of critical theory. Curated and with an introduction by Hannah Arendt, the book includes Benjamin’s influential essay “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” which explores how technological advances alter the perception and function of art in modern society. Other notable pieces analyze figures such as Kafka, Baudelaire, and Proust, while examining themes like memory, history, and the philosophy of language.
| Genre | Literary criticism – a collection of Benjamin's most famous essays |
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| ISBN | 9789642134380 |
| Persian Title | کتاب نشانه ای برای رهایی اثر والتر بنیامین |
| Core Theme | Explores the relationship between art, history, and politics |
| Writing Style & Theme | Deep, poetic, and intellectually stimulating – a cornerstone of critical theory |
| Weight | 180 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Critical Theory |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Genre | Literary Criticism |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Germany |
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