Le Jardin d'Épicure by Anatole France

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Title Le Jardin d'Épicure
Alternate Title Le Jardin d'Epicure
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Robert Rowe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Le Jardin d'Épicure" by Anatole France is a philosophical novel written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of existence, suffering, love, and the human condition through a rich tapestry of reflections that contemplate both the cosmic scope of life and the intricate nature of personal relationships. At the start of the novel, the narrative opens with a profound examination of humanity's past beliefs about the universe, contrasting ancient perceptions of a geocentric cosmos with contemporary understandings of the vastness and complexity of the universe. France explores philosophical musings on life, the nature of existence, and the interplay between pleasure and pain. The prose reflects on how humanity grapples with the existential dread of mortality, critiques societal norms surrounding love and desire, and acknowledges the inseparable connection between joy and suffering, ultimately suggesting that true beauty in life resonates from the delicate balance of these dualities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French essays
Category Text
EBook-No. 5147
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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