Bloy, Léon

The Desperate Man

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ISBN 13:: 9781955392372
author:: Bloy, Léon
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Sunny Lou Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 540
Dimensions:: 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Desperate Man, written by Léon Bloy in 1887, is a seminal work that showcases the author's unique blend of satire and apocalyptic Catholicism. This novel was Bloy's first published work and laid the groundwork for many of his later themes and ideas.

Published during a period of significant social change, The Desperate Man reflects Bloy's concerns about the impact of poverty on talented writers and the role of the clergy in society. The book also explores the tensions between traditional values and modernity, as well as the influence of European politics on French culture.

This edition of The Desperate Man offers a unique insight into the literary and philosophical ideas of Léon Bloy, making it an attractive choice for readers interested in 19th-century literature and the development of Catholic thought.

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