Topographien der Erinnerung

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This collection explores various dimensions of memory and space through the lens of Walter Benjamin's work. Contributions delve into the topography of memory, examining boundaries and thresholds, and the theatrical aspects of panoramas. Discussions also cover the cultural memory in residual spaces, urban visions linking Heine and Benjamin, and the implications of non-reading Benjamin's texts. The crisis of masculinity in Benjamin's writings is analyzed alongside the construction of memorial spaces. Other essays investigate Benjamin's unwritten works, his archival practices, and the interplay of urban life and time in city spaces. The collection addresses how Benjamin's thought intersects with contemporary issues, including the state of exception in urban contexts and the global memory culture shaped by European metropolises. It reflects on the notion of the book as a territory and critiques the musealization of the world at the fin de siècle. The influence of Benjamin's ideas on public spaces and political discourse is also examined, alongside his engagement with photography and the concept of heterotopia. The volume ultimately presents a multifaceted view of Benjamin's legacy, emphasizing his relevance in today's cultural and social landscapes.