Rodenbach, Georges
Bruges-la-Morte: and The Death Throes of Towns (Dedalus European Classics)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781912868063
- author:
- Rodenbach, Georges
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dedalus Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 centimetres (0.16 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bruges-la-Morte, written by Georges Rodenbach in 1892, is a poignant exploration of grief and loss. The novel follows Hugues Viane as he finds solace in the melancholic city of Bruges, where he becomes obsessed with a young dancer who he believes is the double of his late wife.
The story takes a dark turn as Hugues' obsession leads him onto a path of psychological torment and humiliation, culminating in a tragic event. This is a deeply personal and metaphorically dense novel that evokes the haunting atmosphere of Bruges.
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