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The poetics of space

Title
The poetics of space / Gaston Bachelard ; translated from the French by Maria Jolas ; foreword by Étienne Gilson.
Author
Bachelard, Gaston, 1884-1962
Publication
  • New York : Orion Press, [1964]
  • ©1964

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Additional Authors
  • Jolas, M.
  • Gilson, Étienne, 1884-1978
  • Family of Robert Motherwell, donor NN
  • Robert Motherwell Book Collection (New York Public Library. Art Division)
Description
xxxv, 241 pages; 21 cm
Uniform Title
Poétique de l'espace. English
Alternative Title
Poétique de l'espace.
Subject
  • Space and time
  • Poetics
  • Imagination
  • Symbolism in art
  • Symbolism in literature
  • Poetry > Themes, motives
  • Poetry
Genre/Form
Poetry.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Source (note)
  • of the Family of Robert Motherwell;
Local note
  • Copy in ReCAP 24-4642 inscribed.
Contents
House. From cellar to garret. Significance of the hut -- House and universe -- Drawers, chests and wardrobes -- Nests -- Shells -- Corners -- Miniature -- Intimate immensity -- Dialectics of outside and inside -- Phenomenology of roundness.
Call Number
ReCAP 24-4642
ISBN
  • 0670562696
  • 9780670562695
LCCN
62015019
OCLC
1157629
Author
Bachelard, Gaston, 1884-1962, author.
Title
The poetics of space / Gaston Bachelard ; translated from the French by Maria Jolas ; foreword by Étienne Gilson.
Publisher
New York : Orion Press, [1964]
Copyright Date
©1964
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
This book is another of the French philosopher's explorations into the meaning and being of art.
Local Note
Copy in ReCAP 24-4642 inscribed.
Source
Gift; of the Family of Robert Motherwell; 2024. NN
Added Author
Jolas, M., translator.
Gilson, Étienne, 1884-1978, writer of foreword.
Family of Robert Motherwell, donor NN
Robert Motherwell Book Collection (New York Public Library. Art Division)
Other Form:
Online version: Bachelard, Gaston, 1884-1962. Poetics of space. New York, Orion Press [1964] (OCoLC)609797312
Research Call Number
ReCAP 24-4642
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