Le livre des masques: Portraits symbolistes by Remy de Gourmont

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Author Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915
Illustrator Vallotton, Félix, 1865-1925
Title Le livre des masques: Portraits symbolistes
Note Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Maurice Maeterlinck -- Émile Verhaeren -- Henri de Régnier -- Francis Vielé-Griffin -- Stéphane Mallarmé -- Albert Samain -- Pierre Quillard -- A.-F. Herold -- Adolphe Retté -- Villiers de l'Isle-Adam -- Laurent Tailhade -- Jules Renard -- Louis Dumur -- Georges Eekhoud -- Paul Adam -- Lautréamont -- Tristan Corbière -- Arthur Rimbaud -- Francis Poictevin -- André Gide -- Pierre Louys -- Rachilde -- J.-K. Huysmans -- Jules Laforgue -- Jean Moréas -- Stuart Merrill -- Saint-Pol-Roux -- Robert de Montesquiou -- Gustave Kahn -- Paul Verlaine.
Credits Produced by Marc D'Hooghe.
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Summary "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's analysis seeks to delve into the depths of the symbolism movement, exploring how it represents a shift towards individualism and artistic freedom 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.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject Symbolism in literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 16886
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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