Venice Saved

by Simone Weil

Towards the end of her life, the French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil (1909-43) was working on a tragedy, Venice Saved. Appearing here in English for the first time, this play explores the realisation of Weil's own thoughts on tragedy. A figure of affliction, a central theme in Weil's religious metaphysics, the central character offers a unique insight into Weil's broader philosophical interest in truth and justice, and provides a fresh...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350043907
• ISBN13: 9781350043909
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 7.7"