Théophile Gautier

One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Modern English readers may likely find 'King Candaules' the most exciting of the stories in terms of the strength of its narrative, but much of Gautier's writing is so compelling because of his spectacular descriptions and elaborate style, which befits the extravagance of the subject matter, especially in 'One of Cleopatra's Nights'. The shorter stories in between are worth reading for reasons which are unique to each of them, but 'Clarimonde' deserves special mention: it is of a genre that is well-known to modern readers, and has to be considered one of the greatest of its kind. (Goodreads)

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, HR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 179
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Oktober 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783985312993
• Artikelnr.: 62534184

Autorenporträt

Théophile Gautier (1811-1872) was a prolific French poet, dramatist, novelist, journalist, and art and literary critic. He is often remembered for his principle of 'art for art's sake,' which suggests that the intrinsic value of art, and the only 'true' art, is divorced from any didactic, moral, or utilitarian function. Gautier's literary style is characterized by his vivid imagination, sensuousness, and an appreciation for the exotic and beautiful, all of which can be seen in his collection of short stories 'One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances' (originally 'Une nuit de Cléopâtre et autres nouvelles fantastiques'). Within this collection, readers find a showcase of Gautier's narrative flair, ornamented prose, and fascination with the ancient world and supernatural elements. His writing not only exemplifies the Romantic aesthetic-the elevation of passion, nature, and the sublime-but also foreshadows Symbolist and Decadent literary movements with its emphasis on aestheticism and detachment from the bourgeois society. Although not as well known today as some of his contemporaries, Gautier's work remains influential; it reveals the transition in French literature from Romanticism to Modernism and continues to captivate readers with its opulent detail and imaginative vibrancy.