Lettres à l'Amazone by Remy de Gourmont

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Author Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915
Illustrator Vibert, P.-E. (Pierre-Eugène), 1875-1937
Title Lettres à l'Amazone
Original Publication France: Georges Crès,1914.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "Lettres à l'Amazone" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of epistolary writings crafted in the early 20th century. The text appears to explore themes of desire, memory, and the complex interplay of emotions in the context of relationships, particularly through the lens of a conversation between a male narrator and the enigmatic figure referred to as "Amazone." The correspondence hints at a profound intellectual and emotional connection, addressing philosophical musings on love and human experiences. The opening of the work presents the premise of a series of letters, each touching on various facets of love, desire, and memory. The narrator expresses a longing to articulate thoughts that elude him in casual conversations, using writing as a medium to delve deeper into his feelings. The first letter serves as a meditation on memory and sentiment, discussing how the passage of time affects recollections of love and experiences, while also hinting at the dynamic nature of the relationship between the narrator and his subject. Gourmont's rich prose invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human connection, setting the tone for an exploration of love both ephemeral and eternal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Authors, French -- Correspondence
Subject Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915 -- Correspondence
Subject Barney, Natalie Clifford, 1877-1972 -- Correspondence
Subject Critics -- France -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 68871
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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