La maison de la courtisane: Nouveaux Poèmes by Oscar Wilde
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 |
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| Translator | Savine, Albert, 1859-1927 |
| Title | La maison de la courtisane: Nouveaux Poèmes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La Maison de la Courtisane: Nouveaux Poèmes" by Oscar Wilde is a collection of poetry likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of love, beauty, and the transient nature of life, often weaving in historical and mythological references. Wilde's characteristic wit and depth of emotion are expected to resonate throughout the verses, making it a treat for poetry aficionados. The opening portion introduces a vivid scene where the narrator watches dancers outside a courtesan's house, enchanted by the music and the spectacle of shadows twirling to melodies. Amidst this lively backdrop, the narrator contemplates the ephemeral nature of the gathering, drawing a poignant contrast between the joys of love and the inevitability of time's passage. This sets the stage for deeper explorations of desire and mortality, indicative of the overarching themes Wilde would likely delve into throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15150 |
| Release Date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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