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Title: L'hérésiarque et Cie

Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Le passant de Prague -- Le sacrilège -- Le juif latin -- L'hérésiarque -- L'infaillibilité -- Trois histoires de châtiments divins: Le giton. La danseuse. D'un monstre à Lyon ou L'Envie -- Simon Mage -- L'Otmika -- Que Vlo-ve? -- La rose de Hildesheim -- Les pèlerins piémontais -- La disparition d'Honoré Subrac -- Le matelot d'Amsterdam -- Histoire d'une famille vertueuse, d'une hotte et d'un calcul -- La serviette des poètes -- L'amphion faux-messie ou histoires et aventures du Baron d'Ormesan: Le Guide. Un beau film. Le cigare romanesque. La lèpre. Cox-City. Le toucher à distance.

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Summary: "L'hérésiarque et Cie" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to explore themes of religious dogma, identity, and existential musings through the lens of various characters, including a figure known as the Juif Errant (the Wandering Jew) and a modern heretic named Benedetto Orfei, whose unorthodox beliefs challenge established religious norms. The narrative juxtaposes historical and mythical elements with contemporary societal commentary, making for a rich tapestry of ideas and conflicts. At the start of the novel, the narrator recounts a visit to Prague where he encounters a mysterious old man who identifies himself as Isaac Laquedem, the Wandering Jew. This figure shares his centuries-long journey through various European cities, including tales of suffering and survival. The narrator's curiosity about Laquedem's identity sets the stage for a broader exploration of themes related to faith, tradition, and the quest for meaning. This encounter leads into discussions of heresy and personal convictions, particularly through the character of Benedetto Orfei, who has deviated from Catholic doctrine and is attempting to establish a new religious ideology. The opening establishes a blend of historical narrative with philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of belief and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

EBook No.: 22356

Published: Aug 19, 2007

Downloads: 85

Language: French

Subject: Short stories, French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: L'hérésiarque et Cie

Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Le passant de Prague -- Le sacrilège -- Le juif latin -- L'hérésiarque -- L'infaillibilité -- Trois histoires de châtiments divins: Le giton. La danseuse. D'un monstre à Lyon ou L'Envie -- Simon Mage -- L'Otmika -- Que Vlo-ve? -- La rose de Hildesheim -- Les pèlerins piémontais -- La disparition d'Honoré Subrac -- Le matelot d'Amsterdam -- Histoire d'une famille vertueuse, d'une hotte et d'un calcul -- La serviette des poètes -- L'amphion faux-messie ou histoires et aventures du Baron d'Ormesan: Le Guide. Un beau film. Le cigare romanesque. La lèpre. Cox-City. Le toucher à distance.

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hugo Voisard and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "L'hérésiarque et Cie" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to explore themes of religious dogma, identity, and existential musings through the lens of various characters, including a figure known as the Juif Errant (the Wandering Jew) and a modern heretic named Benedetto Orfei, whose unorthodox beliefs challenge established religious norms. The narrative juxtaposes historical and mythical elements with contemporary societal commentary, making for a rich tapestry of ideas and conflicts. At the start of the novel, the narrator recounts a visit to Prague where he encounters a mysterious old man who identifies himself as Isaac Laquedem, the Wandering Jew. This figure shares his centuries-long journey through various European cities, including tales of suffering and survival. The narrator's curiosity about Laquedem's identity sets the stage for a broader exploration of themes related to faith, tradition, and the quest for meaning. This encounter leads into discussions of heresy and personal convictions, particularly through the character of Benedetto Orfei, who has deviated from Catholic doctrine and is attempting to establish a new religious ideology. The opening establishes a blend of historical narrative with philosophical inquiry, inviting readers to reflect on the nature of belief and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

EBook No.: 22356

Published: Aug 19, 2007

Downloads: 85

Language: French

Subject: Short stories, French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.