Heidegger in the Literary World: Variations on Poetic Thinking

Martin Heidegger's philosophical thought has been deeply influential in literature and poetry, with scholars from various regions exploring his concepts and motifs. This collection of essays highlights the manifold ways in which Heideggerian ideas have been taken up in literary and poetic writing, offering new perspectives and fostering critical engagement in philosophical and literary debates.

Format: Hardback
Length: 310 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Martin Heidegger's philosophical thought has been deeply intertwined with the world of poets, novelists, and playwrights throughout its rich reception history. This collection of essays offers a fresh perspective by tracing the diverse and often surprising ways in which Heideggerian concepts, motifs, and concerns have been embraced in literary and poetic writing since the mid-20th century. Scholars from various regions, including the Americas, Asia, and Europe, delve into the intellectual connections between Heidegger and notable literary figures such as John Ashbery, Julia de Burgos, Paul Celan, Elfriede Jelinek, and Velimir Khlebnikov. Through their insightful contributions, the volume unveils the immense creativity that emerges from these poetic and literary traces and disseminations of Heidegger's thinking. It highlights the potential for critical interventions in current philosophical and literary debates, offering new avenues for engaging with Heidegger's enduring legacy.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 226 x 162 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538162552