La Comédie de la mort by Théophile Gautier

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Author Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Title La Comédie de la mort
Alternate Title La Comedie de la mort
Note Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "La Comédie de la mort" by Théophile Gautier is a collection of poetic reflections written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the themes of death and the mortality of life, expressing a philosophical exploration of existence and the afterlife, as well as the emotions tied to love and loss. The narrative voice contemplates the nature of death, the sadness of forgotten graves, and the potential torment of the deceased who are unremembered by the living. The opening portion of the book establishes a somber and introspective atmosphere, as the narrator observes a dreary scene on the day of the dead. The melancholic imagery sets the stage for a meditation on the forgotten souls buried in unkempt graves, evoking a sense of pity for the dead who have been abandoned by their loved ones. The narrator reflects on the unsettling thought that death may not bring peace, and imagines the painful existence of the forgotten dead, contemplating whether they long for the past amidst their eternal silence. This contemplative tone continues as the narrator engages with the notion of the remorse and longing experienced by those in the grave, offering a poignant exploration of human existence in the face of mortality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Death -- Poetry
Subject Death in literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 10442
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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