Destruction
€2,700.00
Marinetti's 1904 *Destruction* is a rare and important testament to the literary transition from Symbolism to the emerging avant-garde. The poetry in this early work shows the first sparks of a radical shift in artistic expression. The author, who would publish the Futurist Manifesto just five years later, lays the foundation for his later revolutionary ideas here. This book is not only a historical document but also a beautiful visual and typographical example of early 20th-century publishing. The French text evokes the atmosphere of fin de siècle literary salons and adds to the work's charm and historical value. This copy is special because it contains a handwritten, very early inscription by Marinetti himself. It is a tangible piece of evidence of the development of one of the most influential figures in modern art history.
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Marinetti, Filippo Tommaso
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Destruction
1904 | Paris | A. Messein Succr
This early work by Marinetti is a crucial document for understanding the literary and artistic shift from Symbolism to the avant-garde. The rare copy with a handwritten inscription offers a unique insight into the author's evolution.
Marinetti's 1904 *Destruction* is a rare and important testament to the literary transition from Symbolism to the emerging avant-garde. The poetry in this early work shows the first sparks of a radical shift in artistic expression. The author, who would publish the Futurist Manifesto just five years later, lays the foundation for his later revolutionary ideas here. This book is not only a historical document but also a beautiful visual and typographical example of early 20th-century publishing. The French text evokes the atmosphere of fin de siècle literary salons and adds to the work's charm and historical value. This copy is special because it contains a handwritten, very early inscription by Marinetti himself. It is a tangible piece of evidence of the development of one of the most influential figures in modern art history.
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The book is a collection of lyrical poetry in French by the Italian author F.T. Marinetti. The work revolves around themes that would later form the core of Futurism: speed, technology, violence, and a break with the past. The title "Destruction" is symbolic of the poet's intention to destroy conventional aesthetics and literary forms. It is a work that embraces the modern age and invites the reader to reflect on the changing society at the beginning of the 20th century. The poems are imbued with energy and dynamism. They reveal a poetic voice that rejects the melancholy of the Symbolists and paves the way for a new, more aggressive artistic movement.
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