David Coward Libros

Situada en Ginebra y Francia, en 1936, en una época en que el antisemitismo alcanza en Alemania su paroxismo, esta novela relata, con lirismo romántico unido a su ironía feroz, la relación exasperada entre Solal, judío, alto funcionario de la Sociedad de las Naciones, y Ariane, la aristócrata aria casada con un subordinado de Solal, desde su encuentro hasta la agonía final , pasando por la conquista, la pasión y la implacable degradación de los sentimientos. Para combatir la saciedad, los amantes recurren a todo tipo de métodos: celos retrospectivos, humillaciones morales y todas las recetas eróticas; este libro de amor es tambien un retrato de los horrores de la carne. Tanto por el análisis de los celos como por el relato de la seducción o por su pesimismo radical, casi metafísico, respecto al mito del amor puro, Albert Cohen, en esta búsqueda del Absoluto a través del amor, nos ha dejado páginas que pertenecen ya a la leyenda y que durante largo tiempo continuarán forjando la sensibilidad de los lectores.

Jacques the Fatalist is a provocative exploration of the problems of human existence, destiny, and free will. In the introduction to this brilliant translation, David Coward explains the philosophical basis of Diderot's fascination with fate and examines the experimental and influential literary techniques that make Jacques the Fatalist a classic of the Enlightenment.

This ambitious volume is more than a history of French literature; it explores the profound impact of post-modern thought on our understanding of 'literature' itself. David Coward presents the rich diversity of French literature, enhanced by new Francophone contributions from Europe, Canada, the West Indies, and Africa. His narrative situates literary development within broader cultural contexts, linking it to the social conditions and mentalities that shaped it. Coward transcends traditional notions of 'literature' by delving into best-sellers, graphic fiction, and cinema. He traces the evolution of the intellectual from the Dreyfus Affair through the divisions of the 1930s, from Existentialists to Post-Structuralists, mapping a journey from literary doctrine to critical theory. Covering a wide range of topics—from medieval feminism to contemporary issues, and from 15th-century modernism to Proust—Coward serves as an engaging guide. He clearly outlines themes and genres, enabling readers to follow the evolution of theatre, poetry, and fiction, as well as broader issues like censorship and writers' rewards. The text is further enhanced by a comprehensive and user-friendly index, making it accessible for readers seeking to navigate this expansive literary landscape.