“When my face is flushed with blood, it becomes red and obscene. It betrays at the same time, through morbid reflexes, a bloody erection and a demanding thirst for indecency and criminal debauchery.”
Quote by Georges Bataille
Work
Visions of Excess: Selected Writings 1927-1939
This book is a compilation of the author's works from a specific time frame, including essays, articles, and other written pieces that reflect the literary and cultural landscape of the era. more
Author
Georges Bataille
French author and philosopher, born on September 10, 1897, and died on July 9, 1962. Bataille is known for his unique literary style and philosophical thinking, with works spanning various forms including novels, essays, and critiques. more
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