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LoC No.: 24015706

Uniform Title: Le poète assassiné. English

Title: The Poet Assassinated

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "The Poet Assassinated" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the life of the protagonist, Croniamantal, through a whimsical and satirical lens, reflecting Apollinaire's fascination with modernity, art, and the chaotic spirit of the times leading up to and following the Great War. The narrative promises to intertwine themes of love, creativity, and existential musings in a vividly crafted story. The opening of the novel presents a biographical notice highlighting Apollinaire’s life and artistic journey, while also introducing the character Croniamantal, who embodies the struggles and aspirations of a modern poet. It paints a picture of a vibrant literary landscape filled with eccentric personalities, set against the backdrop of rapid societal change. As the narrative unfolds, the reader witnesses Croniamantal’s engagement with the world, his romantic endeavors, and the artistic society that envelops him, all characterized by humor, irony, and a sense of rebellion against conventional norms. This initial portion entices readers with its rich prose and deep exploration of the artist’s experience, positioning it as both a reflection on Apollinaire’s own life and a critique of contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

Illustrator: Derain, André, 1880-1954

Illustrator: Rouveyre, André, 1879-1962

Translator: Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978

EBook No.: 60771

Published: Nov 23, 2019

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60771:2 2019-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Josephson, Matthew Rouveyre, André Derain, André Apollinaire, Guillaume en urn:lccn:24015706 1
2024-11-05T23:58:09Z The Poet Assassinated

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 24015706

Uniform Title: Le poète assassiné. English

Title: The Poet Assassinated

Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "The Poet Assassinated" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the life of the protagonist, Croniamantal, through a whimsical and satirical lens, reflecting Apollinaire's fascination with modernity, art, and the chaotic spirit of the times leading up to and following the Great War. The narrative promises to intertwine themes of love, creativity, and existential musings in a vividly crafted story. The opening of the novel presents a biographical notice highlighting Apollinaire’s life and artistic journey, while also introducing the character Croniamantal, who embodies the struggles and aspirations of a modern poet. It paints a picture of a vibrant literary landscape filled with eccentric personalities, set against the backdrop of rapid societal change. As the narrative unfolds, the reader witnesses Croniamantal’s engagement with the world, his romantic endeavors, and the artistic society that envelops him, all characterized by humor, irony, and a sense of rebellion against conventional norms. This initial portion entices readers with its rich prose and deep exploration of the artist’s experience, positioning it as both a reflection on Apollinaire’s own life and a critique of contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

Illustrator: Derain, André, 1880-1954

Illustrator: Rouveyre, André, 1879-1962

Translator: Josephson, Matthew, 1899-1978

EBook No.: 60771

Published: Nov 23, 2019

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:60771:3 2019-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Josephson, Matthew Rouveyre, André Derain, André Apollinaire, Guillaume en urn:lccn:24015706 1