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Georges Bataille (International) assertion Georges Bataille i(A107955 works by) (a.k.a. Pierre Angelique)
Born: Established: 1897
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France,
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1962
Gender: Male
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Bataille is a well-known French philosopher who was heavily influenced by Surrealism. He was fascinated with a diverse range of topics including human sacrifice, the sacred, his concept of 'base materialism', transgression and eroticism.

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  • Bataille is included in AustLit because his work was banned or restricted in Australia by the federal censor.
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