Georges Bataille and the Mysticism of Sin

The author argues that literary scholars, eager to present Bataille as a philosopher or early deconstructionist, have neglected or misunderstood Bataille's inte... » 

The author argues that literary scholars, eager to present Bataille as a philosopher or early deconstructionist, have neglected or misunderstood Bataille's interest in mysticism. Connor shows the connection between this mysticism and Bataille's sense of personal and political ethics. «