| Author |
Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938 |
| Illustrator |
Coussens, Armand, 1881-1935 |
| Title |
Le poète et l'inspiration
Orné et gravé par Armand Coussens
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ruth Hart
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| Summary |
"Le poète et l'inspiration" by Francis Jammes is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. This contemplative work explores the essence and role of the poet in society, positioning the poet as a seeker of beauty and divine inspiration in a world often indifferent to their plight. Jammes delves into themes of spirituality, creativity, and the interaction between the poet and the divine. The book unfolds as a poetic meditation on the poet’s experience and existence. Jammes presents the poet as a solitary figure, drawing parallels between their emotional struggles and the beauty they seek to articulate through their art. He reflects on how a true poet perceives the world, finding beauty in the mundane and creating a bridge between the earthly and the divine. Various references to historical and biblical figures illustrate the idea that poets, through their unique vision and sensitivity, are conduits of celestial inspiration, destined to unveil the joys and sorrows of humanity while grappling with their profound loneliness and longing for connection with the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Poetry
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| Subject |
Poets
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| Subject |
Inspiration
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29523 |
| Release Date |
Jul 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 13, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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