The Witkiewicz Reader
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Daniel Gerould
Binding: Hardback
Published: Northwestern University Press, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marking on back of book
The Witkiewicz Reader presents the groundbreaking work of a Polish avant-garde master, offering a comprehensive introduction to his radical artistic and philosophical vision. This compelling anthology chronicles Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz's theories of Pure Form, which profoundly challenged conventional artistic expression. The collection illustrates his significant impact on modernism through a selection of his most influential plays, philosophical essays, and experimental prose. Readers will discover the complex and often unsettling world of a visionary artist who grappled with the existential anxieties of the 20th century. This volume uncovers the depth and breadth of his artistic genius, providing an essential gateway into his unique literary and philosophical landscape.
Author: Daniel Gerould
Binding: Hardback
Published: Northwestern University Press, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marking on back of book
The Witkiewicz Reader presents the groundbreaking work of a Polish avant-garde master, offering a comprehensive introduction to his radical artistic and philosophical vision. This compelling anthology chronicles Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz's theories of Pure Form, which profoundly challenged conventional artistic expression. The collection illustrates his significant impact on modernism through a selection of his most influential plays, philosophical essays, and experimental prose. Readers will discover the complex and often unsettling world of a visionary artist who grappled with the existential anxieties of the 20th century. This volume uncovers the depth and breadth of his artistic genius, providing an essential gateway into his unique literary and philosophical landscape.