Los logocratas
México, D.F: Fondo de Cultura Economica, Siruela, 2010. First Edition. Paperback. 218p., wrps. new. Item #63406
"Los logocratas" is a collection of texts and interviews by France-born American literary critic, writer, philosopher, and educator George Steiner that provide a critical reflection on the theoretical and metaphysical foundations of his work, particularly exploring his conception of art, "logocratic" vision of language, relationship with literature, and much more. Steiner also analyzes the relationship between contemporary society and literature. Contents include: "Mito y lenguaje", "Los 'logócratas': De Maistre, Heidegger y Boutang", "Hablar de Waltar Benjamin", "Tres mitos", "Los libros nos necesitan", "Los que queman los libros...", "El 'Pueblo del Libro'", "Los disidentes del libro", "Entrevistas", "El arte de la crítica. Entrevista con Ronald A. Sharp", "La barbarie dulce", "Entrevista con Francois L'Yvonnet", "Ficción", and "A las cinco de la tarde"
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