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Pouvoirs de l'horreur

1982247 pagesÉditions du Seuil

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Julia Kristeva's "Powers of Horror" is a foundational text in understanding the concept of abjection. This work explores the psychological and cultural implications of what we find repulsive, drawing on literary examples to illuminate its theories. It's an essential read for anyone interested in critical theory and the darker aspects of human experience.

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Julia Kristeva is a Bulgarian-French philosopher and psychoanalyst. Her work, including Powers of Horror: An Essay on Abjection, explores psychoanalysis, semiotics, and literary theory.

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