Genealogies of the Text

Focusing on the "Blanchot affair," Jeffrey Mehlman explores the complexities of a prominent figure in French thought who had ties to fascism in the 1930s. This investigation delves into the ideological implications of literary works, challenging the application of psychoanalysis in literary analysis. The book offers a thought-provoking examination of literature, ethics, and the French experience during World War II, encouraging readers to reconsider the intersections of politics and literary interpretation.