Georg Simmel

Georg Simmel's writings on art and aesthetics are compiled in this groundbreaking collection, featuring many essays translated into English for the first time. Renowned as a founding figure of modern sociology, Simmel's insights into various cultural aspects, including aesthetics, landscape, theater, and literature, are showcased. Edited and translated by Austin Harrington, the volume includes his insightful introduction, which adds depth to the understanding of Simmel’s influence on early 20th-century cultural theory.