Georges Bataille date of birth:
September 16, 1897
How old was Georges Bataille when died?
64
Where was Georges Bataille born?
Billom, France
When did Georges Bataille die?
July 9, 1962
What is Georges Bataille nationality?
French
What is Georges Bataille's occupation?
Writer
Short Biography
Georges Albert Maurice Victor Bataille (10 September 1897 – 9 July 1962) was a French intellectual and literary figure working in literature, philosophy, anthropology, economics, sociology and history of art. His writing, which included essays, novels, and poetry, explored such subjects as eroticism, mysticism, surrealism, and transgression. His work would prove influential on subsequent schools of philosophy and social theory, including post-structuralism.