Story of the Eye
by Georges Bataille, Joachim Neugroschel, Dovid Bergelson
Story of the Eye by Georges Bataille, Joachim Neugroschel, Dovid Bergelson holds a well received rating of 3.71 out of 5, based on 9.2K reader ratings. First published in 1928. The book spans 103 pages.
About Story of the Eye
Only Georges Bataille could write, of an eyeball removed from a corpse, that "the caress of the eye over the skin is so utterly, so extraordinarily gentle, and the sensation is so bizarre that it has something of a rooster's horrible crowing." Bataille has been called a "metaphysician of evil," specializing in blasphemy, profanation, and horror.Story of the Eye, written in 1928, is his best-known work; it is unashamedly surrealistic, both disgusting and fascinating, and packed with seemingly endless violations. It's something of an underground classic, rediscovered by each new generation. Most recently, the Icelandic pop singer Björk Guðdmundsdóttir cites Story of the Eye as a major inspiration: she made a music video that alludes to Bataille's erotic uses of eggs, and she plans to read an excerpt for an album.Warning: Story of the Eye is graphically sexual, and is only suited for adults who are not easily offended.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Georges Bataille, Joachim Neugroschel, Dovid Bergelson |
| Published | 1928 |
| Pages | 103 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Horror, Philosophy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.71 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,227 |
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What genre is Story of the Eye?
Story of the Eye is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Horror, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Story of the Eye worth reading?
Based on 9.2K reader ratings, Story of the Eye has an average score of 3.71 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Story of the Eye?
Story of the Eye has 103 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Story of the Eye?
Story of the Eye was written by Georges Bataille, Joachim Neugroschel, Dovid Bergelson. It was first published in 1928.
What is the ISBN for Story of the Eye?
The ISBN-13 for Story of the Eye is 9780872862100.0.
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