Erotism: Death and Sensuality by Mary Dalwood, Georges Bataille

Erotism: Death and Sensuality

Mary Dalwood, Georges Bataille

288 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

nonfiction philosophy challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Taboo and sacrifice, transgression and language, death and sensuality—Georges Bataille pursues these themes with an original, often startling perspective. He challenges any single discourse on the erotic. The scope of his inquiry ranges from Emily...

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Moods

informative 87%
reflective 75%
challenging 62%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 44%

Average rating

3.97

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