Dying for Time

Discover a groundbreaking perspective on time and desire in Martin Hägglund's insightful work, Dying for Time, published by Harvard University Press in 2012. In this 208-page hardback, Hägglund challenges traditional interpretations of literary giants like Proust, Woolf, and Nabokov, who are often viewed as yearning to transcend time. Instead, he argues that their narratives reveal a profound fear of time and death, rooted in our investment in temporal existence. By engaging with the theories of Freud and Lacan, Hägglund offers a fresh lens through which to explore the complexities of desire as portrayed in both philosophy and literature. This thought-provoking read is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of psychoanalysis and literary analysis. Enhance your understanding of the human experience with Dying for Time.