L' homme et le sacré
Roger Caillois
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L' homme et le sacré
Published
1950
Publisher
Gallimard
Pages
254
Description
"Throughout the world, people believe that much of what they do is accidental, ordinary, and inconsequential, while other acts can bring on divine retribution or earn eternal grace. In Man and the Sacred, Caillois demonstrates how humanity's ambiguous attitude toward the sacred influences behavior and culture." "Drawing on a diverse array of ethnographic contexts. Caillois analyzes the role of the forbidden in the social cohesion of the group. He examines the character of the sacred in the light of specific instances of taboos and transgressions, exploring wide differences in attitudes toward diet and sex and extreme behaviors associated with the sacred, such as rapture and paroxysm. He also discusses the festival - an exuberant explosion following a period of strict repression - and compares its functions with those of modern war."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in L' homme et le sacré?
This edition of L' homme et le sacré has approximately 254 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read L' homme et le sacré?
For most readers, L' homme et le sacré typically takes between 5h 18m and 3h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,500 words
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What is the word count of L' homme et le sacré?
The estimated word count for L' homme et le sacré is approximately 63,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of L' homme et le sacré?
L' homme et le sacré was written by Roger Caillois.
When was L' homme et le sacré published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1950. The original work may have been published on a different date.