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Notes on the Death of Culture: Essays on Spectacle and Society
Notes on the Death of Culture: Essays on Spectacle and Society
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Culture is now a mechanism of distraction and entertainment, according to Robert McCrum, and Notes on the Death of Culture is an examination and indictment of this transformation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Faber & Faber
The most captivating and awe-inspiring Latin American writer of our era, Robert McCrum, has been hailed as such by the esteemed Observer. In the not-so-distant past, culture held a profound and invigorating essence, serving as a catalyst for the continuous renewal and revitalization of our daily existence. However, in the present day, it has largely transformed into a mere tool for distraction and entertainment. Drawing upon the immense literary intelligence of this distinguished scholar, Notes on the Death of Culture presents a comprehensive examination and indictment of this transformative shift. Through a series of thought-provoking essays, McCrum delves into the disappearance of eroticism, explores the intricate dynamics of culture politics and power, and exposes the frivolity and banality of entertainment in Western culture. This essential critique of our time is a passionate and indispensable exploration, offering valuable insights into the complexities of our contemporary world.
Weight: 246g
Dimension: 135 x 214 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571376834
Edition number: Main
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