Âmes d'automne by Jean Lorrain

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Author Lorrain, Jean, 1855-1906
Illustrator Heidbrinck, Oswald, 1858-1914
Title Âmes d'automne
Note Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Âmes d'automne" by Jean Lorrain is a collection of prose poems that captures the melancholic mood of late 19th-century Paris, reflecting themes of ennui, desire, and the ephemeral nature of life. The work delves into the experiences of characters who navigate a world filled with emotional turmoil, particularly during the autumn season, which serves as a metaphor for life's fleeting beauty and inevitable decay. The opening of the book vividly sets the scene, describing the somber atmosphere of autumn as it envelops Paris. It explores the feelings of sadness and loneliness that accompany the changing seasons, evoking a sense of nostalgia and the malaise that grips the city's inhabitants. Key images include the fading beauty of the city, the melancholic streets filled with figures who embody the restlessness of life, and the poignant encounters that reveal the characters’ struggles with their inner demons. As the narrative unfolds, it presents a profound exploration of human despair amidst the backdrop of the vibrant yet fading cityscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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