Betelguese by Jean de Esque
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About this eBook
| Author | de Esque, Jean, 1879- |
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| LoC No. | 09007937 |
| Title |
Betelguese A Trip Through Hell |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Bach, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Betelguese" by Jean Louis de Esque is an ambitious poetic work created in the early 20th century. This complex piece can be classified as a narrative poem due to its rich imagery and detailed descriptions of a surreal and nightmarish vision of hell. The work explores themes of sin, punishment, and cosmic horror, drawing readers into an elaborate, imaginative world that reflects the author's deep contemplation of morality and the afterlife. The narrative unfolds as a vivid journey through a fantastical inferno set within the star Betelguese. The speaker entangles with grotesque imagery, depicting a horrifying realm filled with tormented souls, demonic creatures, and the consequences of moral failings. The poem combines elements of mythology, dark fantasy, and allegorical elements to present a harrowing exploration of despair and sin. As the protagonists navigate this nightmarish landscape, they encounter a range of horrors and spectral beings, capturing the complexities of the human experience and the eternal struggle with inner demons. Through its evocative language and expansive visions, "Betelguese" provides a haunting meditation on the nature of existence and the inevitable fate that awaits those who stray into darkness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30391 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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