Remy De Gourmont

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A Virgin Heart A Novel

Beschreibung

A Virgin Heart: A Novel by Remy de Gourmont explores themes of innocence, desire, and the complexities of human emotions within the context of relationships. The story focuses on the developing dynamic between Rose, a free-spirited young woman, and M. Hervart, a man in his forties, highlighting the contrast between youthful innocence and adult desire. The novel delves into how innocence, when confronted with attraction and deeper emotional awareness, transforms into something more complex. As Rose and M. Hervart's interactions evolve from light flirtation to more serious emotions, the narrative examines the emotional turbulence and vulnerability that accompany romantic and intimate connections. Themes of societal judgment and personal longing are explored as the characters navigate their evolving relationship. The novel highlights the psychological complexities of love and attraction, focusing on how individuals balance their desires with the external pressures of society. Through the gradual shift from innocence to experience, the novel reflects on the natural progression of emotions in relationships, offering a poignant exploration of how love, desire, and emotional growth intersect. The themes of purity, passion, and emotional awakening are woven throughout, making the novel a thoughtful meditation on human connection.

Autor

Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915) was a French Symbolist poet, essayist, and critic who made important contributions to French literature in the fin de siècle. Gourmont began his writing career as a poet connected to the Symbolist movement after being born in Bazoches-au-Houlme, France, on April 4, 1858. Poetry, essays, and literary criticism were among the genres that Gourmont wrote in. He was well-known in the Parisian literary community and wrote for prestigious publications including "Mercure de France," where he was the chief literary critic. His essay collection "Decadence and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas" (1899) examined the idea of decadence while offering important perspectives on the intellectual and cultural changes of the late 19th century. Gourmont's writings frequently demonstrated his curiosity about the intricacies of modernity, the dynamic character of beauty, and the influence of novel concepts on literature and the arts. Remy de Gourmont stood out as a pivotal character in the literary and philosophical debates of his century thanks to his deep intellect and poetic eloquence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 152g
• ISBN-13: 9789368099291
• ISBN-10: 9368099294
• Artikelnr.: 73358406