H. C. for Life, That Is to Say...

by Jacques Derrida

Book Overview

H. C. for Life, That Is to Say . . . is Derrida's literary critical recollection of his lifelong friendship with H l ne Cixous. The main figure that informs Derrida's reading here is that of "taking sides." While H l ne Cixous in her life and work takes the side of life, "for life," Derrida admits always feeling drawn to the side of death. Rather than being an obvious choice, taking the side of life is an act of faith, by wagering one's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804754020
• ISBN13: 9780804754026
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.4"