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Contes cruels

Contes cruels by Auguste de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam
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Contes cruels by Auguste de Villiers de l'Isle-Adam is a collection of short stories that delve into the dark and macabre aspects of human nature. From tales of murder and revenge to stories of obsession and madness, each narrative in this collection is filled with intricate plot twists and chilling revelations.

The writing in this collection is both lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into a world that is both alluring and unsettling. Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's mastery of language and his skillful use of imagery create a sense of foreboding that lingers long after the stories have been read.

While the subject matter of Contes cruels may not be for everyone, those who enjoy dark and atmospheric literature will find much to appreciate in this collection. It is a thought-provoking and haunting read that will stay with readers long after they have turned the final page.

Book Description:
Les contes réunis par Villiers sont d'une grande diversité. Leur dénominateur commun est, selon l'auteur, la cruauté. En effet, Villiers y montre sans fard, avec cynisme parfois, les travers de ses contemporains qui semblent bien cupides (Virginie et Paul), sots et superficiels (La machine à gloire). Néanmoins, les Contes ne bornent pas, loin s'en faut, à une critique du temps : le fantastique (L'Intersigne), genre en vogue, est représenté. Surtout, au travers de la plupart des Contes transparaissent un sens du tragique et une poésie conformes à leur auteur, aristocrate ruiné, dramaturge sans succès et amoureux du Beau.


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