Le secret de l'échafaud by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam

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Author Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, Auguste, comte de, 1838-1889
Title Le secret de l'échafaud
Contents L'amour suprême -- Sagacité d'Aspasie -- Le secret de l'échafaud -- L'instant de Dieu -- Une profession nouvelle -- L'agence du Chandelier d'Or -- La légende de l'éléphant blanc -- Catalina -- Les expériences du Dr Crookes -- Le droit du passé -- Le tzar et les grands-ducs -- L'aventure de Tsë-i-la -- Akëdysséril.
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Summary "Le secret de l'échafaud" by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a detailed portrayal of the protagonist, Dr. Edmond-Désiré Couty de la Pommerais, a condemned man awaiting execution for murder, as he navigates the grim realities of his fate. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the philosophical implications of death, particularly in relation to the observations of the human experience at its most desperate moments. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in the tense atmosphere of a prison cell, where the protagonist sits in resignation, contemplating his impending execution. His past is briefly recounted, including the trial that led to his conviction for administering fatal doses of poison to a woman, a crime he denies. During this time, a notable visitor, the renowned surgeon Armand Velpeau, arrives with an unusual proposition centered on the nature of consciousness and memory after decapitation, setting the stage for a profound exploration of human existence and the science of life and death. This intriguing premise draws the reader into a web of ethical dilemmas and poignant reflections about mortality, preparing them for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 17623
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 5, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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