Jonathan Dollimore Knihy

In this meditative and haunting memoir, renowned cultural critic Jonathan Dollimore recounts a life spent dedicated to understanding the delight and disorder of human desire.

Preface 1. Life-Changing Accident 2. Loss and Change 3. Life-Changing Wager 4. New York: City of Many Sirens 5. 'Death Is In My Sight Today - 1990-1 6. On Loss 7. Sydney, 1988 8. Reckonings 9. Oblivion and Touch (1991) Index

Exploring the intricate relationship between death and desire, this work offers a deep analysis that intertwines philosophical and literary figures, from Plato to Foucault. Dollimore delves into these texts, crafting a narrative that illustrates the evolution of the modern individual. His insightful connections reveal how our cultural obsessions shape our understanding of existence, making it a compelling examination of Western thought.

This work sets out to depose the sacred icon of the eternal bard and argue for a Shakespeare who meditates and exploits political, cultural and ideological forces. Ten years on, this second edition presents additional essays by Jonathan Dollimore and Alan Sinfield.