Jeffrey Mehlman Bücher

Exploring the "Blanchot affair," Jeffrey Mehlman reveals the complex past of a key figure in French thought who was linked to fascism in the 1930s. This investigation delves into the ideological implications of literary works, offering fresh insights into the intersection of psychoanalysis and literature. The book serves as a thought-provoking examination of literature, ethics, and the French experience during World War II, challenging readers to reconsider the moral responsibilities of writers and their legacies.

In Walter Benjamin for Children, readers will encounter a host of intertextual surprises: an evocation of the flooding of the Mississippi informed by the argument of "The Task of the Translator"; a discussion of scams in stamp-collecting that turns into "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction"; a tale of bootlegging in the American South that converges with the best of Benjamin's forays into fiction. Mehlman superimposes a dual series of texts dealing with catastrophe, on the one hand, and fraud, on the other, and allows it to resonate with the false-messianic theology of Sabbatianism as it came to focus the attention and enthusiasm of Benjamin's friend Gershom Scholem during the same years. The radio scripts for children offer an unexpected byway, on the eve of apocalypse, into Benjamin's messianic preoccupations.

Pierre Bayard hat mehrere literarische Essays veröffentlicht und lebt als Literaturprofessor und Psychoanalytiker in Paris. In Deutschland wurde er durch seinen Bestseller »Wie man über Bücher spricht, die man nicht gelesen hat« bekannt.

Wartime New York serves as a backdrop for a vibrant exploration of French literary figures like Maurice Maeterlinck, Andr Breton, and Claude Lévi-Strauss, highlighting their contributions during a tumultuous period. Jeffrey Mehlman intricately weaves together the stories of these artists against the irony of America's complex relationship with France, particularly its dealings with the collaborationist regime of Pétain over the Free French movement. Through expertly crafted portraits, the book reveals the layered dynamics of cultural exchange and conflict in a city caught between two worlds.

Renowned for its brilliance and entertainment, this book has garnered acclaim from critics and scholars alike. It captivates readers with its insightful narrative and engaging themes, making it a standout work in recent literary history.