Gaston Bachelard

Start here: The Poetics of Space (1957)

A beloved multidisciplinary treatise comes to Penguin Classics Since its initial publication in 1958, The Poetics of Space has been a muse to philosophers, architects, writers, psychologists, critics, and readers alike. The rare work of irresistibly inviting philosophy, Bachelard’s seminal work brims with quiet revelations and stirring, mysterious imagery.

Common questions about Gaston Bachelard

What is Gaston Bachelard best known for?

Gaston Bachelard is best known for The Poetics of Space, published in 1957 with 13 ratings and a 3.9 average. It is the most-rated of Gaston Bachelard's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Gaston Bachelard written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Gaston Bachelard, published between 1938 and 1957. The most popular are The Poetics of Space and The Psychoanalysis of Fire.

Which Gaston Bachelard book should I read first?

The Poetics of Space is the usual place to start: it is Gaston Bachelard's most-rated book here, with a 3.9 average.

What genres does Gaston Bachelard write?

Gaston Bachelard's books on SansFiction are tagged Philosophy, Poetry and Space.