Black Notebooks

The Black Notebooks are a collection of personal writings by the philosopher Walter Benjamin, composed primarily in the 1930s and 1940s. These notebooks contain reflections, observations, and unfinished thoughts on art, politics, and culture. They provide insight into Benjamin’s intellectual development and offer a deeper understanding of his ideas, especially his critique of modernity and capitalism. While they are not formal essays, they are valuable for scholars studying his work, revealing the evolution of his thinking and the complexities of his engagement with the issues of his time.