Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - xDEAD ENDx - GoodreadsI actually enjoyed this more than the favored Illuminations collection. It gives greater insight into Benjamin's unconventional way of thinking and ties together some of his literary theory with his ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Matt - GoodreadsI'm one of those people, and I'm sure I'm not the only one, who felt that Illuminations, the first book of Benjamin people traditionally read, was totally awesome, and not nearly as mindcrushingly ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Jeff - GoodreadsBenjamin was targeted by the Nazis. He was on the run to escape Europe. It appeared hope was lost and he would not find passage so he committed suicide. The next day, the passage worked out. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - CS Ward - GoodreadsBerlin Chronicle's got some great fit and starts of psychedelic memory dissection .My favorite part so far is when WB loses the diagram of his life. Two pages a day is about as many thoughts as I can hold; that's a good thing. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Michael - GoodreadsThis collection of essays includes his reflections on smoking Hashish, the depths of love and aging and his more marxist analyses of art and literature. Benjamin is always provactive and these essays are elegant and insightful. Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Andrew - GoodreadsBeing considered the "other" collection of Benjamin essays after Illuminations, it shouldn't shock me that these weren't as stunning. That said, they are still fantastic. This volume includes many of ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Ellen - GoodreadsWhile self-exposure provides power, the promise of identity as well as the perverse pleasures of vertigo and exposure, it is also a means of re-collection. The past recaptured. Walter Benjamin ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - John - GoodreadsI love cities. I love rambling, long walks. I love side streets and quaint, hidden coffee shops. So does Walter Benjamin. Therefore, I love Benjamin. Although he was in many ways a tragic individual ... Vollständige Rezension lesen
Review: Reflections: Essays, Aphorisms, Autobiographical Writings
Nutzerbericht - Cheyenne - Goodreadsi read/wrote a 50 page paper on, "Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction". phew. Vollständige Rezension lesen
