Benjamin Fondane Books
November 14, 1898 – October 2, 1944
Benjamin Fondane was a Romanian and French poet, critic, and existentialist philosopher. Initially a Symbolist poet and columnist in Romania, his work explored Neoromantic and Expressionist themes, often reflecting the rural life of his native Moldavia. After relocating to Paris in 1923, he emerged as a significant figure in Jewish existentialism and a devoted follower of Lev Shestov, challenging political dogma and rationalism. Fondane's essays and poetry, which highlighted the redemptive power of literature, garnered acclaim and fostered deep connections with other intellectuals. His extensive contributions, spanning film and theater, were rediscovered posthumously after his tragic death and have since become a focus of scholarly attention.