Very Woman (Sixtine) A Cerebral Novel - Gourmont, Remy De
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""Very Woman (Sixtine): A Cerebral Novel"" by Remy de Gourmont is an early 20th-century novel that examines themes of desire, identity, love, and intellectual engagement. The story centers on the complex relationship between Sixtine Magne, a widow, and Hubert d'Entragues, a man of letters. Their interactions are marked by philosophical discussions, reflecting on the deeper meanings of life, love, and human connection. The novel opens with Sixtine and Hubert walking beneath ancient fir trees, their conversation laced with clever repartee and existential reflections. As they share their…mehr

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""Very Woman (Sixtine): A Cerebral Novel"" by Remy de Gourmont is an early 20th-century novel that examines themes of desire, identity, love, and intellectual engagement. The story centers on the complex relationship between Sixtine Magne, a widow, and Hubert d'Entragues, a man of letters. Their interactions are marked by philosophical discussions, reflecting on the deeper meanings of life, love, and human connection. The novel opens with Sixtine and Hubert walking beneath ancient fir trees, their conversation laced with clever repartee and existential reflections. As they share their thoughts, they reveal their personalities and pasts. Hubert is captivated by Sixtine's enigmatic presence, while she contemplates her own emotions and the intricacies of their budding relationship. Through their dialogue, themes of emotional depth and intellectualism emerge, as Hubert and Sixtine probe the nature of desire, truth, and self-awareness. Sixtine's struggles with her past and her fears about intimacy add a layer of complexity to the narrative, setting the stage for the book's exploration of the contradictions and dualities inherent in human relationships. This cerebral novel invites readers into a nuanced exploration of the complexities of love, personal identity, and intellectual companionship.
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Remy de Gourmont (1858-1915) was a French Symbolist poet, essayist, and critic who made important contributions to French literature in the fin de siècle. Gourmont began his writing career as a poet connected to the Symbolist movement after being born in Bazoches-au-Houlme, France, on April 4, 1858. Poetry, essays, and literary criticism were among the genres that Gourmont wrote in. He was well-known in the Parisian literary community and wrote for prestigious publications including "Mercure de France," where he was the chief literary critic. His essay collection "Decadence and Other Essays on the Culture of Ideas" (1899) examined the idea of decadence while offering important perspectives on the intellectual and cultural changes of the late 19th century. Gourmont's writings frequently demonstrated his curiosity about the intricacies of modernity, the dynamic character of beauty, and the influence of novel concepts on literature and the arts. Remy de Gourmont stood out as a pivotal character in the literary and philosophical debates of his century thanks to his deep intellect and poetic eloquence.