| Author |
Éluard, Paul, 1895-1952 |
| Title |
Capitale de la douleur
Répétitions; Mourir de ne pas mourir; Les petits justes; Nouveaux poèmes
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| Original Publication |
France: Librairie Gallimard,1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitale_de_la_douleur Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitale_de_la_douleur
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Capitale de la douleur" by Paul Éluard is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. This work explores profound themes of love, loss, and the human experience, reflecting both the emotional turmoil and beauty inherent in life's fleeting moments. Through its poignant imagery and lyrical quality, the collection seeks to encapsulate the essence of suffering and emotional depth. The poems in "Capitale de la douleur" convey Éluard's exploration of the intersection between love and anguish, as he often meditates on the themes of desire, memory, and identity. The collection features a range of evocative pieces that delve into personal reflections, monuments of tenderness, and surreal musings. Éluard employs vivid metaphors and rich symbolism, allowing the reader to feel the weight of love intertwined with the shadows of despair. This juxtaposition creates a resonant atmosphere that invites readers to reflect on their own emotional landscapes, making the work both intimate and universally relatable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68297 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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