Zaretsky, Eli. author.

Walter Benjamin : a very short introduction / Eli Zaretsky.

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]
©2026

128 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm

Very short introductions ; 795

"Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) was one of the most original and influential thinkers of the last century. Born into a wealthy German-Jewish family, Benjamin lived much of his life in poverty and exile, and he committed suicide in 1940 while fleeing the Nazis. In this Very Short Introduction, Eli Zaretsky explores Benjamin's complex and intricate life and thought. Benjamin's work is unique in combining cultural Marxism and artistic experimentation with an idiosyncratic reading of Jewish messianism. He applied this singular approach to literature, visual media, technology and the city. His innovative approach to history has inspired artists, filmmakers, critics, and entire schools of academia."-- Provided by publisher.

9780197670033 (paperback)
0197670032 (paperback)

Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940 Criticism and interpretation.
Benjamin, Walter, 1892-1940
Authors, German 20th century Biography.
Philosophers Germany Biography.
Socialism.
Messianism.
Écrivains allemands 20e siècle Biographies.
Philosophes Allemagne Biographies.
Messianisme.
Authors, German
Philosophers
History of philosophy, philosophical traditions.
Modern philosophy: since c 1800.
Philosophy: aesthetics.
Social & political philosophy.
Cultural studies.
Philosophy.
History of ideas.
Germany

Biographies
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Discursive works

Very short introductions ; 795.

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