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The Storyteller: Tales out of Loneliness

The Storyteller: Tales out of Loneliness

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The Storyteller is a collection of Walter Benjamin's fiction, brought to life by the playful imagery of Paul Klee. It explores city life, the relationship between gambling and fortune-telling, and the themes that defined Benjamin.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: Verso Books


The Storyteller presents a comprehensive collection of the fictional works of renowned critic and philosopher Walter Benjamin, renowned for his pioneering examinations of culture and literature. This remarkable anthology includes celebrated masterpieces such as Illuminations, One-Way Street, and The Arcades Project. Benjamin's stories captivate readers with their vivid portrayal of the erotic complexities of urban life, traversing the boundaries between rationality and hallucination, while simultaneously celebrating the significance of games and delving into the enigmatic connection between gambling and fortune-telling. Through these captivating narratives, Benjamin explores a range of themes that defined his intellectual and artistic vision, including the nature of history, the role of the artist, and the complexities of human existence. Accompanied by the playful illustrations of modernist artist and Bauhaus figure Paul Klee, this collection brings Benjamin's novellas, fables, histories, aphorisms, parables, and riddles to vibrant life, offering a captivating and thought-provoking journey into the world of his imagination.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804290415

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