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Georges Bataille

(1897–1962) Librarian

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Georges Bataille writes that knowledge can bind us like a servant, that real pleasure often arrives with a hint of poison, and that embracing waste feels like a true joy. He also speaks of a deep, painful convulsion that links all of humanity, and of a state beyond knowledge that feels like ecstasy.

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Georges Bataille was a librarian, best known for Littérature et le mal.

Quick Facts About Georges Bataille

Born
September 10, 1897
Died
July 9, 1962
Profession
Librarian
Notable works
Littérature et le mal

About Georges Bataille

Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille was a French thinker who wrote essays, novels and poetry about topics like eroticism, mysticism, surrealism and transgression. He worked in philosophy, literature, sociology, anthropology and art history. His work later influenced later schools of philosophy and social theory, including post‑structuralism.

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