Berlin Childhood at the Turn of the Century

Berlin Childhood at the Turn of the Century

Walter Benjamin immerses himself in memories of his childhood. Touching sketches of growing up at the turn of the century from the famous German philosopher. In 1990, Walter Benjamin, a boy from a Jewish family, was only 8 years old.... As life passes, memories of childhood thin out and fade. But Benjamin was able to peek through the cracks of time and gather from colorful fragments, scents, shades, and moods wonderful, tender sketches of cherished years. Memories of skating, postcard collections, the smell of the Christmas tree, and the rustle of books that surrounded him from early childhood — all these tiny fragments of Walter Benjamin's childhood are lovingly described, enveloping the reader in the magic of his whimsical, poetic metaphors.

Author: БЕНЬЯМИН В.

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Mainline. The Main Trend

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785041997458

Number of pages: 144

Size: 199x126x11 mm

Cover type: мягкая

Weight: 170 g

ID: 1672964

Walter Benjamin immerses himself in memories of his childhood. Touching sketches of growing up at the turn of the century from the famous German philosopher. In 1990, Walter Benjamin, a boy from a Jewish family, was only 8 years old. As life passes, memories of childhood thin out and fade. But Benjamin was able to peek through the cracks of time and gather from colorful fragments, scents, shades, and moods wonderful, tender sketches of cherished years. Memories of skating, postcard collections, the smell of the Christmas tree, and the rustle of books that surrounded him from early childhood — all these tiny fragments of Walter Benjamin's childhood are lovingly described, enveloping the reader in the magic of his whimsical, poetic metaphors.

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