This series makes original works of cultural history and contemporary criticism accessible to a general readership. It cuts across established disciplinary boundaries, offering fresh perspectives on modern culture. The collection delves into complex aspects and provides insightful analyses that enrich our understanding of the contemporary world.
An interpretation of Walter Benjamin's ""oeuvre"", focusing on the central ideas of mourning and melancholia. Through close readings of his work, Pensky demonstrates that Benjamin's attempt to work through these ""melancholy dialectics"" lies at the core of his mature thought.
Written from a non-Western point of view, this work offers a fresh perspective on the postcommunist literary scene. The four sections of the book - literature, ideology, culture and methodology - reflect the range of postmodernism in contemporary Russia.
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