Books by Georges Bataille

Georges Bataille

Georges Bataille (1897-1962) was a French writer and philosopher known for his provocative and controversial works that explored themes of eroticism, death, and transgression. His most notable works include "Story of the Eye," "The Accursed Share," and "Erotism: Death and Sensuality." Bataille's literary style was characterized by a blend of philosophical inquiry, poetic prose, and surreal imagery. He made significant contributions to literature through his exploration of taboo subjects and his challenge to conventional moral and social norms. Bataille's impact on his genre can be seen in his influence on postmodern and avant-garde writers, as well as his role in the development of French intellectual thought. His most famous work, "Story of the Eye," remains a controversial and influential work in the realm of transgressive literature.

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Critical Essays

Critical Essays

Volume 2: 1949–1951

Georges Bataille
Hardcover
Published: 2025
The Absence of Myth

The Absence of Myth

Writings on Surrealism

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 2024
Correspondence – Georges Bataille and Michel Leiris

Correspondence – Georges Bataille and Michel Leiris

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 2023
The The Sacred Conspiracy

The The Sacred Conspiracy

The Internal Papers of the Secret Society of Acephale and Lectures to the College of Sociology

Georges Bataille
Hardcover
Published: 2018
My Mother, Madame Edwarda, The Dead Man

My Mother, Madame Edwarda, The Dead Man

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 2012
Blue of Noon

Blue of Noon

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 2012
Story of the Eye

Story of the Eye

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 2001
The Accursed Share

The Accursed Share

Volume 1: Consumption Volume 1

Georges Bataille
Paperback
Published: 1991