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Venice Saved
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Books > Theology > Philosophy
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| Author/Artist: |
SIMONE WEIL |
| ISBN / ID: |
9781350043909 |
| Publisher: |
Bloomsbury |
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PAPERBACK |
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AU$36.99 |
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| Description: |
Towards the end of her life, Simone Weil (1909-43) was working on a tragedy, Venice Saved. Appearing in English for the first time, this play explores the realisation of Weil's own thoughts on tragedy. A figure of affliction, a central theme in Weil's religious metaphysics, the central character offers a unique insight into Weil's broader philosophical interest in truth and justice, and provides a fresh perspective on the wider conception of tragedy itself.
Set during a 1618 plot by Spanish mercenaries to sack Venice, the play follows Jaffier, who betrays the conspirators out of compassion for the city's beauty. This edition includes an introduction to Weil's life and thought, notes on the play and its translation, and further reading, opening a new perspective on Weil as a literary figure. |
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