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Discover the captivating world of 'Dream Notes,' a profound collection that unveils the enigmatic dreams of Theodor W. Adorno. This exceptional text, published in 2007 by John Wiley & Sons (UK), gathers Adorno's reflections over the last twenty-five years of his life, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his subconscious. With 128 pages of unfiltered narratives, 'Dream Notes' delves into the complexities of Adorno's inner desires, anxieties, and guilt, featuring striking imagery such as brothel scenes, torture, and executions.
For lovers of philosophy, music, and cultural critiques, 'Dream Notes' stands out as a compelling blend of autobiography and raw fiction. Its no-holds-barred approach presents Adorno’s nocturnal musings without interpretation, creating a unique reading experience that challenges conventional boundaries of thought. This book not only enriches our understanding of Adorno's philosophical insights but also presents an enigmatic exploration of the unconscious that cannot be overlooked.
Perfect for academics, students, and anyone intrigued by the dynamic interplay between dreams and reality, 'Dream Notes' serves as a significant contribution to existential and philosophical literature. Dive into this fascinating collection to explore themes that are often neglected in traditional discourse.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745638317
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 128
Description:
"Dreams are as black as death."
?Theodor W. Adorno
Adorno was fascinated by his dreams and wrote them down
throughout his life. He envisaged publishing a collection of them
although in the event no more than a few appeared in his
lifetime.
Dream Notes offers a selection of Adornos writings on
dreams that span the last twenty-five years of his life. Readers of
Adorno who are accustomed to high-powered reflections on
philosophy, music and culture may well find them disconcerting:
they provide an amazingly frank and uninhibited account of his
inner desires, guilt feelings and anxieties. Brothel scenes,
torture and executions figure prominently. They are presented
straightforwardly, at face value. No attempt is made to interpret
them, to relate them to the events of his life, to psychoanalyse
them, or to establish any connections with the principal themes of
his philosophy.
Are they fiction, autobiography or an attempt to capture a
pre-rational, quasi-mythic state of consciousness? No clear answer
can be given. Taken together they provide a highly consistent
picture of a dimension of experience that is normally ignored, one
that rounds out and deepens our knowledge of Adorno while retaining
something of the enigmatic quality that energized his own
thought.
For lovers of philosophy, music, and cultural critiques, 'Dream Notes' stands out as a compelling blend of autobiography and raw fiction. Its no-holds-barred approach presents Adorno’s nocturnal musings without interpretation, creating a unique reading experience that challenges conventional boundaries of thought. This book not only enriches our understanding of Adorno's philosophical insights but also presents an enigmatic exploration of the unconscious that cannot be overlooked.
Perfect for academics, students, and anyone intrigued by the dynamic interplay between dreams and reality, 'Dream Notes' serves as a significant contribution to existential and philosophical literature. Dive into this fascinating collection to explore themes that are often neglected in traditional discourse.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745638317
Year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 128
Description:
"Dreams are as black as death."
?Theodor W. Adorno
Adorno was fascinated by his dreams and wrote them down
throughout his life. He envisaged publishing a collection of them
although in the event no more than a few appeared in his
lifetime.
Dream Notes offers a selection of Adornos writings on
dreams that span the last twenty-five years of his life. Readers of
Adorno who are accustomed to high-powered reflections on
philosophy, music and culture may well find them disconcerting:
they provide an amazingly frank and uninhibited account of his
inner desires, guilt feelings and anxieties. Brothel scenes,
torture and executions figure prominently. They are presented
straightforwardly, at face value. No attempt is made to interpret
them, to relate them to the events of his life, to psychoanalyse
them, or to establish any connections with the principal themes of
his philosophy.
Are they fiction, autobiography or an attempt to capture a
pre-rational, quasi-mythic state of consciousness? No clear answer
can be given. Taken together they provide a highly consistent
picture of a dimension of experience that is normally ignored, one
that rounds out and deepens our knowledge of Adorno while retaining
something of the enigmatic quality that energized his own
thought.