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The Book of Monelle
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025339252
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Book of Monelle is a cornerstone of French Symbolist literature, a haunting and lyrical masterpiece written by Marcel Schwob. Composed in the wake of the author's encounter with a young woman who would become his muse, the work serves as both a philosophical treatise and a collection of evocative prose poems. The narrative is divided into three distinct sections: the words of Monelle, the sisters of Monelle, and the monologues of Monelle, each exploring themes of destruction, rebirth, and the ephemeral nature of childhood.
Through its ethereal and often nihilistic lens, the book encourages the reader to abandon the past and embrace the intensity of the present moment. Schwob's prose is rich with imagery and intellectual depth, influencing generations of avant-garde writers. It remains a profound exploration of pity, love, and the spiritual void, offering a unique glimpse into the Decadent movement of the late nineteenth century. The Book of Monelle is a timeless work of visionary fiction that continues to resonate with its beauty and its stark, unsettling wisdom.
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