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The allure of mystery: esoterism and popular culture

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In the very etymology of the word "esoteric" there is an indication of the mysterious nature of knowledge, accessible only to a narrow circle of the initiated. But what happens when knowledge for the chosen few becomes part of mass culture? How can the mysterious and the popular be combined? Pavel Nosachev's study is devoted to solving these and other questions. The author traces the path of formation of esoteric ideas, images and mythologems from the mid-19th century (the period of their formation) to the present day, analyzing the influence of esoterism on literature, avant-garde and mass cinema, as well as popular music. From the book the reader will learn how esoterism unites Arthur Machen and Howard Lovecraft, Anton LaVey and Reza Negarestani, Kenneth Enger and David Lynch, BG and the Orgy of the Righteous, Army of Lovers and Current 93, as well as other writers, musicians and directors. Pavel Nosachev is a Doctor of Philosophy, Professor at the School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies of the National Research University Higher School of Economics, and author of the book "Forsaken Knowledge", published by UFO Publishing House.
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