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nairy_fstukh's review against another edition
5.0
A necessary read for those interested in Surrealism. There is just as much clear and beautiful writing in this book as there are confusing paragraph long sentences. Brenton's mind is quite evidently a fascinating place. Worth sorting out what is relevant to today versus what mattered in precisely the years he wrote to/about.
rhiannatherad's review against another edition
3.0
The first third compromised of the preface, manifesto, and Soluble Fish was fantastic. After that it was a little less interesting.
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
2.0
je suis à le mal à la tête, je suis à l'envie de crier, je suis à la combinaison avoir mal à la tête et envie de crier
yamil_buttwater's review against another edition
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
sociable_potato's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
Livre très intéressant, quoi qu'il est très peu constructif pour être un membre participant constructivement à la société telle qu'elle est aujourd'hui —aux environs d'un siècle après son commencement (et sept décennies après son dernier chapitre).
En rétrospective, il y a maintenant un certain caractère que j'apprécie moins que lors de ma première lecture, mais qui n'arrive pas nécessairement à désavouer l'oeuvre en soi.
Je recommande ce livre, mais avec un certain grain de sel.
En rétrospective, il y a maintenant un certain caractère que j'apprécie moins que lors de ma première lecture, mais qui n'arrive pas nécessairement à désavouer l'oeuvre en soi.
Je recommande ce livre, mais avec un certain grain de sel.
carlyhackett's review against another edition
3.0
3.5!
I’ve finally finished Breton’s Manifestoes of Surrealism after a month and a half. Overall it’s a really good read for someone that’s interested in Surrealism, like myself, but it can be a little boring and excessive at times.
For a more concise review, here’s my thoughts about each section:
Manifesto of Surrealism: Chef’s kiss even if I didn’t understand half of it!
Soluble Fish: This is the written version of a fever dream.
Second Manifesto of Surrealism: This is easily the most pettiest thing I’ve ever read, but I loved it.
Letters to Seers: Misogynistic, but the prose is so nice that I am willing to let it slide.
Political Position of Surrealism: A fun little section of some lectures Breton delivered, mainly covering Surrealism’s connection with politics.
Prolegomena to a Third Surrealism Manifesto or Not: I liked the little blurbs and interruptions more than the actual prolegomena, so…
On Surrealism in Its Living Works: Acknowledges Surrealism’s influence on (then) modern writers and how it accidentally perpetuated gender roles. A good conclusion to the book!
I’ve finally finished Breton’s Manifestoes of Surrealism after a month and a half. Overall it’s a really good read for someone that’s interested in Surrealism, like myself, but it can be a little boring and excessive at times.
For a more concise review, here’s my thoughts about each section:
Manifesto of Surrealism: Chef’s kiss even if I didn’t understand half of it!
Soluble Fish: This is the written version of a fever dream.
Second Manifesto of Surrealism: This is easily the most pettiest thing I’ve ever read, but I loved it.
Letters to Seers: Misogynistic, but the prose is so nice that I am willing to let it slide.
Political Position of Surrealism: A fun little section of some lectures Breton delivered, mainly covering Surrealism’s connection with politics.
Prolegomena to a Third Surrealism Manifesto or Not: I liked the little blurbs and interruptions more than the actual prolegomena, so…
On Surrealism in Its Living Works: Acknowledges Surrealism’s influence on (then) modern writers and how it accidentally perpetuated gender roles. A good conclusion to the book!
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