La lyre héroïque et dolente by Pierre Quillard
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About this eBook
| Author | Quillard, Pierre, 1864-1912 |
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| Title | La lyre héroïque et dolente |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La lyre héroïque et dolente" by Pierre Quillard is a poetic collection written in the late 19th century. The work is steeped in rich imagery and emotional depth, reflecting themes of beauty, despair, and the human experience. The verses explore the interplay of life and death, love and loss, often invoking nature and myth to express profound melancholy. At the start of the collection, the tone is set with various dedications and poems that delve into nostalgia and existential reflections. The opening portions present an unnamed man who contemplates his life and surroundings in a state of solitude, gazing out at desolate landscapes while grappling with feelings of abandonment and a longing for connection. He encounters an "Errante," a wanderer who embodies both the themes of fleeting existence and the search for meaning, creating a dynamic interplay between their paths as they navigate the shadows of their realities. The dialogue between the two hints at a deeper exploration of their struggles and desires for freedom from their pasts, emphasizing the weight of memories and the hope for redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44359 |
| Release Date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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