Les Chansons De Bilitis by Pierre Louÿs

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Author Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925
Title Les Chansons De Bilitis
Note Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Songs_of_Bilitis https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Chansons_de_Bilitis
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Summary "Les Chansons De Bilitis" by Pierre Louÿs is a collection of lyrical poems written in the late 19th century that explores themes of love and desire through the lens of ancient Greece. The work focuses on the life and emotions of Bilitis, a young girl from Pamphylia, recounting her experiences with friendship, jealousy, and passion, particularly her deep bond with Mnasidika. The opening of "Les Chansons De Bilitis" introduces readers to Bilitis, detailing her tranquil upbringing in a mountainous village, where she lives with her mother and sisters. As she matures, she becomes enchanted by the nymphs and begins to explore her own feelings of love and jealousy, particularly regarding her friend Mnasidika. The poet sets a vivid scene of Bilitis's world, rich with pastoral imagery and hints of the complexities of her budding emotions and desires. This initial portion paints a portrait of innocence and longing, setting the stage for themes of love that resonate throughout the poems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry
Subject Lesbians -- Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 4708
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 20, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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