Friendship

In 29 essays on literature, art, and philosophy, eminent French critic Blanchot considers (among other subjects) the various ways in which death and loss limit the possibilities of speech. An essay on the death of Blanchot`s friend Bataille focuses these concerns, but other essays look at work by Levi-Strauss, Benjamin, Malraux, Klossowski, Duras, Kafka, Paulhan, and Marx. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.