
Contes cruels
by Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam
'Contes cruels' Summary
« Contes cruels » est une collection de nouvelles écrites par Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam qui explore la nature humaine et les maux de la société. L'auteur met en lumière la cupidité et la superficialité de ses contemporains. On retrouve dans les contes des situations et des personnages tragiques, ainsi que des histoires fantastiques explorant des thèmes comme la mort, la folie et la perte. L'œuvre est imprégnée d'une profonde mélancolie et d'un pessimisme poignant, reflétant la vision sombre du monde de l'auteur. Les histoires sont souvent marquées par une atmosphère sombre et étrange, et l'auteur utilise une prose poétique et élégante pour décrire les sentiments et les pensées de ses personnages. Le titre de l'ouvrage, « Contes cruels », est une référence à la nature cynique et souvent cruelle des histoires. L'œuvre est une critique acerbe de la société, mais elle explore également la beauté et la grandeur de la condition humaine.Book Details
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