Le Sylphe by Claude-Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon

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Author Crébillon, Claude-Prosper Jolyot de, 1707-1777
Title Le Sylphe
ou, Songe de Mme de R***, écrit par elle-même à Mme de S*** by Crébillon
Note Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Author: Claude-Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon
Release Date: December 10, 2019 [EBook #60892]
Language: French
Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1
Summary "Le Sylphe" by Claude-Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon is a novel written in the 18th century during the Enlightenment period. The book explores themes of love, desire, and the mystical realm through the character of a woman who encounters a sylph, a spirit often associated with the air. The narrative intertwines philosophical musings on virtue and temptation, reflecting the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations regarding sexuality and fidelity. In the story, a woman expresses her thoughts and feelings through a series of dialogues with a sylph who has fallen in love with her. This enchanting spirit reveals how he perceives women and their vulnerabilities while questioning the nature of virtue and desire. Their exchanges delve into the struggles between passion and morality, highlighting the charm of the sylph and the allure of love that transcends earthly constraints. The woman's intrigue leads her to oscillate between fear of the sylph's otherworldly nature and fascination with his adoration, ultimately pondering whether her experiences are mere dreams or a profound reality. The novel ultimately captivates readers with its blend of fantasy and human psychology, inviting a reflection on the nature of love and the spectral boundaries that bind or liberate the heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 18th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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