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The tears of Eros / by Georges Bataille ; translated by Peter Connor

This illustrated study examines the intersection of eroticism, death, and the sacred. It analyses historical figures and artworks to explore the relationship between violence and religious sacrifice.

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Accession Number: 1921

Site: Vernon O Content

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Binding Type: Hard Back

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