The classic 1958 work by the renowned French phenomenologist explores images of space, their place, and their function in literature and art—from the treatises of Iamblichus and the essays of Baudelaire to the novels of Victor Hugo and the paintings of Van Gogh. 'The Poetics of Space' is one of the most lyrical explorations of the phenomenon of the home. Bachelard takes us on a journey from the basement to the attic to show how our perception of the home and other shelters shapes our thoughts, memories, and dreams.