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Primitive Thinking - (Paradigms) by Nicola Gess (Paperback)

Name: Primitive Thinking - (Paradigms) by Nicola Gess (Paperback)
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This book examines the discourse on 'primitive thinking' in early twentieth century Germany.
About the Author: Nicola Gess, Universität Basel, Switzerland.
403 Pages
Literary Criticism, European
Series Name: Paradigms

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About the Book

This book examines the discourse on 'primitive thinking' in early 20th century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and - most　centrally - literary works by Robert Musil, Walter Benjamin, Gottfr

Book Synopsis

This book examines the discourse on 'primitive thinking' in early twentieth century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and - most centrally - literary works by Robert Musil, Walter Benjamin, Gottfried Benn and Robert Müller, focusing on three figurations of alterity prominent in European primitivism: indigenous cultures, children, and the mentally ill.

About the Author

Nicola Gess, Universität Basel, Switzerland.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.37 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 403

Genre: Literary Criticism

Sub-Genre: European

Series Title: Paradigms

Publisher: De Gruyter

Theme: German

Format: Paperback

Author: Nicola Gess

Language: English

Street Date: June 17, 2024

TCIN: 1011506913

UPC: 9783111520803

Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-1517

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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