Poetics by aristotle 384322 bc translated by ingram bywater 18401914 aristotles poetics from the 4th century b. Gaston bachelard 18841963 is the author of the poetics of space, the psychoanalysis of fire, and the new scientific spirit. The poetics of space, gaston bachelard i have recently started a new. Bachelard is neither a selfconfessed and tortured atheist like satre, nor, like chardin, a heretic combining a belief in god with a proficiency in modern science. Thirty years since its first publication in english, french philosopher gaston bachelards the poetics of space one of the most appealing and lyrical explorations of home. Goodreads members who liked the poetics of space also liked. It is to be taken slowly the authors primary idea is that people.
The poetics of space, penguin classics by gaston bachelard. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, bachelard s seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery. Like michel foucault after him and anticipating thomas kuhns notion of the. Dec 14, 2012 poetics by aristotle 384322 bc translated by ingram bywater 18401914 aristotles poetics from the 4th century b. Three or four decades ago a book entitled the poetics of space could hardly fail to. A prism through which all worlds from literary creation to housework to aesthetics to carpentry take on enhancedand enchantedsignificances. The poetics of space is a 1958 book about architecture by the french philosopher gaston. His books of poetry are wishbone 2012, squandermania 2007, and union 20, 2002. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to penguin classicssince its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. Buy the poetics of space by gaston bachelard online at alibris. This lyrical journey takes as its premise the emergence of the poetic image and finds an ideal metaphor in. The poetics of space bachelard, gaston, jolas, maria, kearney, richard, danielewski, mark. There is a distinct psychology to each type of space attics, cellars, the forest, and nests are just some of the spaces examined.
In 2014, penguin books published an edition with a foreword by the novelist mark z. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. As one reads, one takes shorthand from the philosophers imagination. The book is considered an important work about art. The poetics of australian spaces drains on gaston bachelards landmark 1958 work, the poetics of space, to explore the concept of creative spacemaking within an australian context. Gaston bachelard, maria jolas translator etienne gilson foreword john r. In his poetics of space, gaston bachelard created a philosophy of. Other titles include the psychoanalysis of fire, air and revery. This book reads more like poetry or a profound conversation dipping and spinning in creative insights. Richard kearney contemplated by philosophers, architects, writers, and literary theorists alike, bachelards lyrical, landmark work examines the places in which we. The poetics of space 0807064734 by gaston bachelard.
Full text of the poetics of space internet archive. The classic book on how we experience intimate spaces. Bachelard turned the subject into a wonderful poetic reflection and defined it as topoanalysis. Buy the poetics of space book online at low prices in. The philosopher explores the space people inhabit as a means of analyzing the human soul.
Sometimes the house of the future is better built, lighter and larger than all the houses of the past, so that the image of the dream house is opposed to. Full text of the poetics of space see other formats. He is thus led to consider spatial types such as the attic, the cellar, drawers and the like. Richard kearney contemplated by philosophers, architects, writers, and literary theorists alike, bachelards lyrical, landmark work examines the places in which we place our conscious and unconscious thoughts and. Download the poetics of space greenworks all books.
Bachelard explains our attraction to certain homes, the satisfaction of a wellmade box, the nest and shell as metaphor, and all that we hold dear about interior spaces. Bachelards work deals with many other topics, including poetry, dreams, psychoanalysis, and the. It is to be taken slowly the authors primary idea is that people crave spaces that inspire them to daydream. It asks you to redefine your awareness of spaces you take for granted and provides appreciation and perspective about what space is really about. Gaston bachelard a beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to penguin classics rare is the work of philosophy that invites both the casual reader and the academic. In a tumbledown cottage the woodcutters daughter dreams of life in the palace. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard librarything. The poetics of space is one of the most inspiring books i have ever read.
Danielewski and an introduction by the philosopher. Instead the reader will see with the soul of the eye, the glint of gaston bachelard. Bachelard takes us on a journey, from cellar to attic, to show how our perceptions of houses and. Beloved and contemplated by philosophers, architects, writers, literary scholars and theorists as, bachelard lyric, working landmark examines the places where we place our conscious and unconscious thoughts and guides us through a flow of brain meditations on poetry, art, and the blossoming of consciousness itselfhouses and bedrooms, cellars and attics, drawers, chests. Very few remarkable intellectuals have delved into the spaces of a house. Download the poetics of space greenworks all books in. The author of the poetics of space showed no interest in buildings other than the domestic house. The poetics of space is not some rigorous discussion of the concept of home or the distinction between inside and outside. The poetics of space disappointed in more4u received a package with a wrong book, corresponded for days and days with more4u, obviously less4me very politely, i was informed that there is no way for me to get the book i need faster than 21 working dyas. Here are writers and editors picks for spaceflight and space history books that dazzle. We are constantly reading new and classic space books to find our favorite takes on the universe. The poetics of space is a 1957 novel by french architect and design theorist gaston bachelard. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard harvard design magazine. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, bachelards seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery.
Gaston bachelards original thesis on the interaction between physical space, consciousness, and poetics. If you like the poetics of space you might like similar books the shape of time. Rare, too, is the text so universal that luminaries. London, it transpires, looks like any other city i have seen from the top. Beloved and contemplated by philosophers, architects, writers, literary scholars and theorists as, bachelard lyric, working landmark examines the places where we place our conscious and unconscious thoughts and guides us through a flow of brain meditations on poetry, art, and the blossoming of consciousness itselfhouses and bedrooms, cellars and attics, drawers, chests and. Bachelard takes us on a journey, from cellar to attic, to show how our perceptions of houses and other shelters shape our thoughts, memories, and dreams. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard goodreads. Find books like the poetics of space from the worlds largest community of readers.
The poetics of space has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. When an established philosopher of science suddenly turns all his efforts to the realm of art, something new and a little different is bound to be the written result. The poetics of space is a 1958 book about architecture by the french philosopher gaston bachelard. This study is the sixth of bachelards unconventional excursions into the and being of the poetic image. The poetics of space is a classic work of philosophy that reads like a familiar dream. Most meaningful relationships with buildings take place in domestic space, and this is what modern. The poetics of space is properly part of this series, the house belonging to the earthly element of the cosmos. Pdf the poetics of space download full pdf book download. Since its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard overdrive. Poetics of space is a methodical, carefully argued book which tells us that we read spaces like we read a book. Gaston bachelard the poetics of space so now that weve turned to a different approach to contemporary architecture, it seems like a good time to mention another important book that has been and continues to be a muse for numerous architects, critics and theorists. Buy the poetics of space book online at best prices in india on.
The poetics of space is one of those books in the tradition of edmond jabess the book of questions, harold blooms the anxiety of influence, anne carsons eros the bittersweet, and lewis hydes the gift. Best spaceflight and space history books to read in 2019. The poetics of space ebook written by gaston bachelard. Every reader of it will never see ordinary spaces in ordinary ways. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard, paperback. Buy the poetics of space book online at low prices in india. The house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows us to dream in peace. A dense read to be sure, but a stunning testament to our nostalgia for home.
First published in french in 1957 and translated into english in 1964, gaston bachelards philosophical meditation on oneiric space appeared at a moment when phenomenology and the pursuit of symbolic and archetypal meanings in architecture seemed to open fertile ground. One of gaston bachelards most memorable books is the poetics of space, in which he analyzes the spaces of a house in a particularly striking way. The poetics of space by gaston bachelard, paperback barnes. A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to penguin classics since its initial publication in 1958, the poetics of space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. Commentators have compared bachelards views to those of the philosopher martin heidegger. How gaston bachelard gave the emotions of home a philosophy. The poetics of space gaston bachelard, maria jolas, john r.
The author was chair of the philosophy department at the sorbonne. Some phrases have remained with me like enigmas but possessing a terrible beauty. About the author 1994 gaston bachelard 18841963 is the author of the poetics of space, the psychoanalysis of fire, and the new scientific spirit. This is a whimsical book which explores the poetics of space, of the home, and the environment. That objects embody deep emotional reserves was explored in delightful musical works by milhaud and ravel, both of whom, like their compatriot. Bachelard is neither a selfconfessed and tortured atheist like satre, nor, like chardin. This book accompanied me during my finalyear diploma project at the ateliers where i worked with water, light, and fire on my domestic trilogy. This lyrical journey takes as its premise the emergence of the poetic image and finds an ideal metaphor in the intimate spaces of our homes. During his lifetime gaston bachelard wrote 23 books concerned with the philosophy of science and the analysis of the imagination of matter.
Three or four decades ago a book entitled the poetics of space could hardly fail to stir the architectural imagination. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A seminal fusion of the phenomenologist school of philosophy that found its prominence in the midtwentieth century and architectural theory, bachelard elucidates a theory of architectural design that incorporates the intended lived experience and a. I can suggest many childrens picture books that express a similar sentiment. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller.
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