Jeffrey Mehlman Knihy

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.

Od kultivovaných lidí se očekává, že četli všechna důležitá díla světové literatury a k tomu ještě spoustu knih, které každý rok vycházejí. Jak se zachovat v těchto ošemetných situacích, kdy máme mluvit o knihách, které jsme nečetli? Pierre Bayard, autor této duchaplné a provokativní knihy, tvrdí, že je důležitější znát místo knihy v kolektivní knihovně než podrobnosti o ní. Na příkladech spisovatelů, jako jsou Graham Greene, Oscar Wilde, Michel de Montaigne nebo Umberto Eco, Bayard charakterizuje mnohé druhy „nečtení“ i různé delikátní situace, do kterých se můžeme dostat, a poté nám nabízí rady, jak z nich elegantně vybruslit.

"Roudinesco provides a finely drawn map of the intellectual debates within French psychoanalysis, especially under the influence of the German emigrés during the 1930s and 1940s. She is a good historian, in that she provides not only a narrative history but also extensive passages from Lacan's own oral-history interviews with the various figures, so that we have not only her commentary but some flavor of the original documentation. Many of the quotes are gems."—Sander I. Gilman, Bulletin of the History of Medicine

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.