More than just an account of his travels in Cairo, Beirut, and Constantinople in 1843, G rard de Nerval's Journey to the Orient is a quest for the unknown. If his narrator seems credulous in his retelling of legends of the origins of the pyramids and the mysteries of the Druzes, it is with this purpose in mind. While the Orientalists of his day were confident of having, in the words of Edward Said, grasped, appropriated, reduced, and codified the Orient, Nerval's Orient remains elusive, impossible to grasp. Poignantly dramatized in the thematic centerpieces of the tales of the Queen of Sheba and the Caliph Hakim, what takes shape in this visionary travelogue, as the author's hopes are alternately disappointed and rapturously renewed, is the story of the artist's search for the ideal.

Nerval (1808-1855) is one of the most important writers of nineteenth-century France, both in prose and in verse. A precursor of the symbolists and the surrealists, Nerval has fascinated many major literary figures, including Proust and Breton, Eliot and Apollinaire, Michaux and Leiris. The great sonnet cycle, Les Chimères, in its marvellous combination of spell, quest and dream, continues to fascinate writers, readers, and that special category of writerly readers, translators. The translator of this volume is the gifted poet Will Stone, who explains his work in a strongly-worded essay: like a partly submerged crocodile, with one amber eye half open the foreign line sits, waiting for the anxious translator to make a move. The book contains three other texts: a foreword by the poet, Anne Beresford, a general introduction to Nerval by Michael Hamburger (published for the first time in the previous edition of this book, some fifty years after it was written), and an afterword and notes on Les Chimères by Professor Norma Rinsler, the doyenne of English Nervaliens.

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By evoking the memories of the impasse du Doyenne, Nerval participates in the invention of bohemian life, destined to become a literary myth. He also composes a poetic and autobiographical journey that foreshadows the one in Aurelia. This reference edition illuminates the texts in light of the most recent Nerval scholarship.

Daughters of Fire: Sylvie, Emilie, Octavie is a novel written by Gerard De Nerval and first published in 1922. The book is a collection of three novellas, each one focusing on a different female protagonist. In the first novella, Sylvie, the main character is a young girl who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside. She becomes fascinated with the natural world around her and develops a close relationship with a tree. As she grows older, she becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn, leading to tragic consequences. The second novella, Emilie, follows a young woman who falls in love with a mysterious man named Octave. Octave is a poet and a libertine who leads Emilie down a dangerous path of passion and temptation. As their relationship becomes more intense, Emilie begins to question her own identity and desires. The final novella, Octavie, tells the story of a young woman who is forced to marry a wealthy man she does not love. She becomes involved in an affair with a man named Octave, who is also the protagonist of the second novella. As their relationship deepens, Octavie is forced to confront the consequences of her actions and the limitations placed on women in society. Overall, Daughters of Fire explores themes of love, desire, and the struggle for self-discovery in a society that often restricts women's choices and freedoms. It is a haunting and lyrical work that showcases De Nerval's talent for crafting complex and emotionally resonant characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Faust par Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe tait un po te, romancier, dramaturge, th oricien de l'art et homme d' tat allemand (1749-1832).

Daughters of Fire is a novel written by Gerard De Nerval in 1922. The book follows the lives of three women named Sylvie, Emilie, and Octavie. The story is set in nineteenth-century France, and the women are from different social classes. Sylvie is a wealthy heiress who is forced into a loveless marriage, Emilie is a middle-class woman who is in love with a man who is not her husband, and Octavie is a poor seamstress who is struggling to make ends meet. Despite their different backgrounds, the three women are united by their desire for freedom and their search for meaning in their lives. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and the role of women in society. It is a powerful and moving story that will resonate with readers who are interested in feminist literature and the struggles of women in the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

L nore et autres ballades par Gottfried August B rger. Gottfried August B rger tait un po te allemand (1747-1794).

The Voyage en Orient is a geographical, initiatory, and philosophical journey. From Paris to Cythera, passing through Vienna; from Egypt to Lebanon and Constantinople, the narrator immerses himself in a complex Oriental world, far from a West he had to flee in his tireless search for Woman.

The Voyage en Orient is a geographical, initiatory, and philosophical journey. From Paris to Cythera, passing through Vienna; from Egypt to Lebanon and Constantinople, the narrator immerses himself in a complex Oriental world, far from a West he had to flee in his tireless search for Woman.

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In Les Illumines, Nerval uses the life of six eccentrics (Raoul Spifame, l'abbe de Bucquoy, Restif de la Bretonne, Cazotte, Cagliostro, Quintus Aucler), each a fellow partner in disgrace, to present his eulogy to madness and his celebration of dreaming and free thinking.

By publishing Les Filles du feu in 1854, Nerval offered a collection which brought together all genres, and adapted the identity of the narrative subject to each of his imaginary lives. By virtually opening with Aurelia and closing with the Chimeres, it married Romantic logic with the fragmentary oeuvre.

Daughters of Fire is a novel written by French author Gerard De Nerval and first published in 1922. The story revolves around three sisters, Sylvie, Emilie, and Octavie, who live in a small village in France. The sisters are all very different from each other, with their own unique personalities and interests.Sylvie is the eldest sister, and she is a talented artist who spends most of her time painting and drawing. Emilie is the middle sister, and she is a passionate musician who plays the piano and sings. Octavie is the youngest sister, and she is quiet and reserved, spending most of her time reading and writing.The novel follows the sisters as they navigate their way through life, dealing with love, loss, and the challenges of growing up. Along the way, they encounter a cast of interesting characters, including a wealthy businessman, a handsome artist, and a mysterious stranger who seems to hold the key to their future.As the sisters journey through life, they learn to rely on each other and to appreciate the unique qualities that make them who they are. Daughters of Fire is a beautifully written novel that explores the themes of family, love, and the power of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Choix of the poets of the sixteenth century is for Nerval both a defence and illustration of popular and national poetry, being in 1830, a defence and illustration of romantic poetry.

By publishing Les Filles du feu in 1854, Nerval offered a collection which brought together all genres, and adapted the identity of the narrative subject to each of his imaginary lives. By virtually opening with Aurelia and closing with the Chimeres, it married Romantic logic with the fragmentary oeuvre.

In Les Illumines, Nerval uses the life of six eccentrics (Raoul Spifame, l'abbe de Bucquoy, Restif de la Bretonne, Cazotte, Cagliostro, Quintus Aucler), each a fellow partner in disgrace, to present his eulogy to madness and his celebration of dreaming and free thinking.

Aurelia ou le Reve et la Vie fulfills the goal of Romanticism: it re-energises literature with subjectivity so that life can nourish art and art illuminate life with poetic truth. This edition also presents fragments of a manuscript version and Nerval'sGenealogie fantastique.

At the end of 1852, Gerard de Nerval published Les Nuits d'octobre, where he experimented with a realism that is inseparable from fantasy. He also published Contes et Faceties where he combines the bousingot tale, fake news, and the folktale. As the Second Empire dawned, this bohemian style took on an aura of contestation.