Description
Dive into the provocative world of Georges Bataille with 'My Mother, Madame Edwarda, The Dead Man,' a stunning collection of three erotic prose works that intertwine sex and spirituality. This essential addition to Penguin Modern Classics presents an intense exploration of the human condition, challenging the boundaries of society and morality. Through the raw and powerful narrative of 'My Mother,' readers witness a young man's unsettling sexual initiation and complex relationship with his mother as the sacred intertwines with the profane. 'Madame Edwarda' introduces a compelling character, a prostitute who embodies divine authority, while 'The Dead Man' offers a haunting blend of cruelty and desire in a short tale published posthumously. This edition includes Bataille's introductions and essays by notable authors Yukio Mishima and Ken Hollings, providing deeper insights into these tumultuous works. Perfect for readers interested in existential literature, erotic narratives, and philosophical exploration, this brand new B-format paperback is a must-have for any literary collection. Delve into the intricacies of passion and spirituality that only Bataille can craft, and experience these works in a beautifully bound 208-page format. Perfect for gifting or personal exploration, secure your copy today and indulge in the essential works of one of the 20th century's most influential writers.
Delivery Information: Spanning 208 pages of thought-provoking prose, this book will be shipped directly to your address promptly, ensuring you receive your literary treasure without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141195551
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 208
Description:
Three works of erotic prose fusing sex and spirituality, new to Penguin Modern Classics
In these three works of erotic prose Georges Bataille fuses sex and spirituality in a highly personal and philosophical vision of the self. My Mother is a frank and intense depiction of a young man's sexual initiation and corruption by his mother, where the profane becomes sacred, and intense experience is shown as the only way to transcend the boundaries of society and morality. Madame Edwarda is the story of a prostitute who calls herself God, and The Dead Man, published in 1964 after Bataille's death, is a startling short tale of cruelty and desire. This volume also contains Bataille's own introductions to his texts as well as essays by Yukio Mishima and Ken Hollings.
Delivery Information: Spanning 208 pages of thought-provoking prose, this book will be shipped directly to your address promptly, ensuring you receive your literary treasure without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141195551
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 208
Description:
Three works of erotic prose fusing sex and spirituality, new to Penguin Modern Classics
In these three works of erotic prose Georges Bataille fuses sex and spirituality in a highly personal and philosophical vision of the self. My Mother is a frank and intense depiction of a young man's sexual initiation and corruption by his mother, where the profane becomes sacred, and intense experience is shown as the only way to transcend the boundaries of society and morality. Madame Edwarda is the story of a prostitute who calls herself God, and The Dead Man, published in 1964 after Bataille's death, is a startling short tale of cruelty and desire. This volume also contains Bataille's own introductions to his texts as well as essays by Yukio Mishima and Ken Hollings.