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A review by carlyhackett
Manifestoes of Surrealism by André Breton
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!