This book examines the discourse on 'primitive thinking' in early twentieth century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and - most centrally - literary works by Robert Musil, Walter Benjamin, Gottfried Benn and Robert Müller, focusing on three figurations of alterity prominent in European primitivism: indigenous cultures, children, and the mentally ill.
| ISBN: | 9783110694680 |
| Publication date: | 6th September 2022 |
| Author: | Nicola Gess |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 403 pages |
| Series: | Paradigms |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism Literary studies: general Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 General studies and General knowledge Science: general issues |
This book examines the discourse on 'primitive thinking' in early twentieth century Germany. It explores texts from the social sciences, writings on art and language and - most centrally - literary works by Robert Musil, Walter Benjamin, Gottfried Benn and Robert Müller, focusing on three figurations of alterity prominent in European primitivism: indigenous cultures, children, and the mentally ill.
Primitive Thinking features in the following genres: Literature: history and criticism, Literary studies: general, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, General studies and General knowledge, Science: general issues
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Primitive Thinking was written by Nicola Gess and published by De Gruyter
Primitive Thinking has 403 pages
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