Le livre des masques: Portraits symbolistes by Remy de Gourmont
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Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915
French
"Le livre des masques: Portraits symbolistes" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of critical essays and literary portraits written in the late 19th century. The work examines various symbolist writers and poets, providing insight into their philosophies and stylistic approaches while considering the broader context of literary evolution. Gourmont'...
in literature. The opening of this work presents a preface rich in philosophical musings about literature and artistic expression. Gourmont reflects on the complexities of literary evolution, particularly the symbolism movement, which he argues strived to transcend traditional forms and embrace new, individualistic expressions of art. He contrasts the symbolist approach with that of naturalism, emphasizing the symbolic representation of ideas as essential to literature. Through this lens, he introduces the subsequent portraits of notable writers, hinting at a mix of admiration and critique for their contributions to the evolving landscape of literature during his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Barbara Flores
4 months agoAt first glance, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. Time very well spent.
Liam Smith
4 months agoI stumbled upon this by accident and the arguments are well-supported by credible references. One of the best books I've read this year.
Thomas Miller
4 months agoI didn't expect much, but the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. It exceeded all my expectations.
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Anthony Perez
2 months agoThis was recommended to me by a colleague and the style is confident yet approachable. It exceeded all my expectations.