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The Book of Masks
Hardcover
Literary CriticismEuropean Art
ISBN13: 9781023241328
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Delve into the heart of French Symbolism with Remy de Gourmont's The Book of Masks, a seminal work of literary and art criticism. This insightful collection explores the leading figures of the avant-garde movement through a series of penetrating essays, each acting as a mask that reveals the essence of its subject. Gourmont's keen observations dissect the artistic and literary landscape, offering a unique perspective on the symbolist aesthetic.
A cornerstone of European literary criticism, The Book of Masks provides valuable insight into the artistic sensibilities of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Discover Gourmont's analysis of symbolism and its profound impact on literature and art. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the enduring value of Gourmont's work, allowing readers to engage with a critical exploration of a pivotal era in artistic expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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