Nerval, Gérard de
Sylvie & The Chimeras
- ISBN 13:
- 9781955392402
- author:
- Nerval, Gérard de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sunny Lou Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 102
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gérard de Nerval's Sylvie and The Chimeras is a poignant novella that explores the complexities of love and longing. First published in 1853, it tells the story of a young man's intense relationships with two women, set against the dreamy backdrop of rural France. The novella was written during a tumultuous period in Nerval's life, marked by struggles with mental illness. Its publication had a profound impact on his well-being, leading to further hospitalization and a decline into madness. Despite this, Sylvie remains a masterpiece of Romantic literature, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human experience. This collection of poems, The Chimeras, was published alongside the novella in 1854. The sonnets that comprise it showcase Nerval's skill as a poet, exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning.
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