| Author |
Mille, Pierre, 1864-1941 |
| LoC No. |
15021814
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| Title |
Paraboles et diversions
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| Original Publication |
France: P.-V. Stock et Cie., 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Paraboles: Le premier critique. Comment le déluge eut lieu en vain. Le miracle. La tentation de Ménéel. L'aveugle. Le Lapon délicat de la poitrine. Don Juan au Paradis -- Quelques bêtes et gens: Journal d'un bœuf gras. Jimmy et Wilkie. Monographie des pêcheurs à la ligne -- Le Radeau: Le radeau. Steck et monsieur Scrofa. Une expérience -- Diversions: La Joconde. Courte Conversation avec un grand Peintre. De l'éducation des filles. Pour servir, sous toutes réserves, à l'histoire de Galilée. L'envers de Ponce-Pilate. Après l'orage. Méditations sur les parfums. Le pays où on est né. Les compliments. La confrérie. Déménagement. L'Automne. De l'intensité des moments. Les revenants.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Paraboles et diversions" by Pierre Mille is a collection of literary fables written in the early 20th century. The work explores various timeless themes through creative narratives that touch on philosophical reflections and critiques of human nature, often invoking biblical allusions and allegorical figures. The opening of the volume presents a satirical take on the biblical story of Creation, focusing on the character of Satan, who invents literary and artistic criticism as a means to curb God's creative power. Surprisingly, rather than succumbing to despair, God continues to create various elements of the world, prompting an increasingly frustrated Satan who continually remarks on the supposed "progress" in God's work. This whimsical narrative not only introduces a unique perspective on a familiar biblical tale but also sets a tone of playful irony that suggests a deeper commentary on human pride and the nature of criticism itself. (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 |
Short stories, French
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71053 |
| Release Date |
Jun 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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