La négresse blonde by Georges Fourest
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| Author | Fourest, Georges, 1867-1945 |
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| Contributor | Gautier-Villars, Henry |
| Illustrator | Métivet, Lucien-Marie-François, 1863-1932 |
| Title |
La négresse blonde Cinquième hypostase, avec soixante-quinze Tatouages de Lucien Métivet |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "La Négresse Blonde" by Georges Fourest is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century. This piece exhibits a vibrant mix of satire, humor, and unique artistic expressions, while playing with themes of beauty and identity, as suggested by its titular character. The poems delve into a fantastical world filled with whimsical and surreal imagery, exploring complex social and cultural topics. At the start of the collection, the opening poem introduces the titular character—a striking figure characterized by her contrasting features, being black-skinned with notably blonde hair. This juxtaposition sets the stage for exploring themes of beauty, identity, and perhaps irony within societal perceptions. The verses suggest a playful yet provocative tone, using vivid imagery and allusions to culture, nature, and even culinary elements to paint a complex portrait of the "Négresse Blonde." The opening portion seems to blend the whimsical with elements of darker humor, indicating that the subsequent poems may continue to mix light-hearted tones with incisive commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60739 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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