The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction
$23.94
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2008
Summary
One of the most important works of cultural theory ever written, Walter Benjamin’s groundbreaking essay explores how the age of mass media means audiences can listen to or see a work of art repeatedly - and what the troubling social and political implications of this are.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoke…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141036199 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141036192 |
| Author: | Walter Benjamin |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2008 |
| Weight: | 88g |
| Dimensions: | 181mm x 112mm x 9mm |
| Series: | Penguin Great Ideas |
You Can Find This Book In
About The Author
Walter Benjamin
Walter Bendix Schönflies Benjamin (1892 - 1940) was a German-Jewish Marxist literary critic, essayist, translator, and philosopher. He was at times associated with the Frankfurt School of critical theory and was also greatly inspired by the Marxism of Bertolt Brecht and Jewish mysticism as presented by Gershom Scholem.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.