Against this rising tide of murder, far more incisive than … - Georges Bataille

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Against this rising tide of murder, far more incisive than life (because blood is more resplendent in death than in life), it will be impossible to set anything but trivialities – the comic entreaties of old ladies.

Georges Bataille

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About Georges Bataille

Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille (10 September 1897 – 9 July 1962) was a French writer. His multifaceted work is linked to the domains of literature, anthropology, philosophy, economy, sociology and history of art. Eroticism and transgression are at the core of his writings.

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Alternative Names: Pierre Angélique • George Bataille • Joruju Bataiyu • G. Bataiyu • Lord Auch • Pierre Angelique • Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille

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