Monsieur Teste by Paul Valéry
"Monsieur Teste" by "Paul Valéry" is a philosophical exploration written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the life and thoughts of the enigmatic character Monsieur Teste, who embodies a unique blend of intellect and introspection. The work mainly focuses on Teste's intense self-awareness and his complex relationship with the world around him, highlighting themes of consciousness and the struggle for understanding. At the start of the narrative, the author
reflects on the conception of Monsieur Teste as a creature born from a blend of youthful literary ambition and profound self-examination. Valéry presents Teste as a character who lives in a state of acute awareness, driven by the desire for precision and authentic understanding. The text introduces various philosophical musings on the nature of thought, existence, and societal norms, as observed through the lens of Teste's fascinating yet tumultuous introspective journey. The reader is invited into Teste's world, filled with rich, abstract reflections, establishing him as a profound thinker navigating the complexities of human existence while contemplating the nature of reality itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Valéry, Paul, 1871-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Monsieur Teste |
| Original Publication | Paris: Gallimard, 1929. |
| Note | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsieur_Teste |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | La soirée avec M. Teste -- Lettre d'un ami -- Lettre de Madame Émilie Teste -- Extraits du log-book de Monsieur Teste. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Polona digital library) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sensitivity (Personality trait) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75440 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 629 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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