| Author |
Magre, Maurice, 1877-1941 |
| Title |
Le livre des lotus entr'ouverts
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| Original Publication |
Paris: E. Fasquelle, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Le Livre des Lotus Entr'ouverts" by Maurice Magre is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of spirituality, introspection, and the interconnectedness of beauty and love through the lens of Eastern philosophies. The collection features a range of characters and ideas that invite readers to reflect on life's deeper meanings. At the start of this evocative work, the narrator reveals a profound moment of reflection while sitting before a wooden Buddha statue, leading to visions of past existences and the realization of a mediocrity that prevents a full understanding of beauty and wisdom. The essence of these meditative thoughts shifts into various lyrical pieces, including the yearning for enlightenment, the complexities of love, and the exploration of morality through metaphorical imagery. Magre's prose weaves together personal insights and cultural elements, painting a rich tapestry of the soul's journey toward clarity amidst life's fleeting moments. (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 |
French literature -- 20th century
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| Subject |
Prose poems, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74003 |
| Release Date |
Jul 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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