Sanguines by Pierre Louÿs
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| Author | Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925 |
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| Title | Sanguines |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | L'homme de pourpre -- Dialogue au soleil couchant -- Une volupté nouvelle -- Escale en rade de Nemours -- La fausse Esther -- La confession de Mlle X -- L'aventure extraordinaire de Madame Esquollier -- Une ascension au Venusberg -- La persienne -- L'in-plano. |
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| Summary | "Sanguines" by Pierre Louÿs is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative seems to explore themes of art, beauty, and sensuality through the interactions of its characters, notably Bryaxis, an aged sculptor, and a group of younger apprentices who idolize him. The context appears to blend historical elements and mythological references, hinting at a pursuit of the ideal in both art and love. At the start of the story, two young apprentices are in the lush gardens of Ephesus with the venerable sculptor Bryaxis. They are filled with reverence for the elderly artist, who reflects on his glories and connections to his past works. The arrival of the playful Ophélion introduces a significant gossip about a Queen's portrait by the artist Clésidès, who faces unusual demands from her. This leads to comedic exchanges about hierarchical roles within artistry and the tension between model and creator, setting a backdrop of artistic rivalry and societal expectations as the characters navigate their relationships amid the vibrant cultural landscape of their time. (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 -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51725 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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