Marcel Schwob Libros

Publicado en 1894, El libro de Monelle recuerda, revive, recrea y finalmente inmortaliza el apasionado amor de Marcel Schwob (1867-1905) por una joven prostituta a quien conoció en 1890 y que falleció de tisis sólo tres años más tarde, con veintiséis años. Criaturas que contaban más o menos la misma edad, febriles amantes, amigos y compañeros, de su estrecha relación de náufragos de una infancia no tan lejana surge este libro singular en el cual se mezclan oscuramente la turbiedad de los deseos y las perversiones adultas y los asombros del paso de la inocencia a su extraña pérdida. Su trágico desenlace –un desgarramiento entre algo que apenas ha sido y ya ha dejado de ser– devolvió a Schwob a «la soledad y la desesperación» y le inspiró uno de los libros de amor más sentidos y conmovedores de la literatura de todos los tiempos.

Seducido por la obra y la vida aventurera de Stevenson, Schwob (Chaville, 1867 - París, 1905), autor de culto al que se deben raras obras maestras como Vidas Imaginarias o El libro de Monelle, comete en 1901 la mayor locura de su vida: ignorando su delicado estado de salud, se embarca en compañía de su inseparable criado Ting, en el vapor «Ville de la Ciotat» ¡rumbo a Samoa! Inicia entonces una correspondencia continua -como un salvador hilo de Ariadna, como un íntimo diario de a bordo- con su amada Marguerite y en ella le relata las peripecias, anécdotas y penalidades de la travesía y describe los cambiantes paisajes exóticos que descubre a cada paso a lo largo de aquel tortuoso y agotador viaje en barco a las antípodas.

Featuring a collection of short stories, this work marks the English debut of Marcel Schwob's "Double Heart," originally published in 1891. Each story was first showcased in the daily newspaper L'Écho de Paris, where Schwob was part of a group of writers tasked with delivering regular contributions. Translated by Brian Stableford, the collection offers a glimpse into Schwob's early literary style and the vibrant literary culture of his time.

"First published in French in 1892 and never before translated fully into English, The King in the Golden Mask gathers 21 of Marcel Schwob's cruelest and most erudite tales. Melding the fantastic with historical fiction, these stories describe moments of unexplained violence both historical and imaginary, often blending the two through Schwob's collaging of primary source documents into fiction. Brimming with murder, suicide, royal leprosy and medieval witchcraft, Schwob's stories portray clergymen furtively attending medieval sabbaths, Protestant galley slaves laboring under the persecution of Louis XIV and dice-tumbling sons of Florentine noblemen wandering Europe at the height of the 1374 plague. These writings are of such hallucinatory detail and linguistic specificity that the reader is left wondering whether they aren't newly unearthed historical documents. To read Schwob is to encounter human history in its most scintillating form as it comes into contact with this unparalleled imagination"--Page 4 of cover

Imaginary Lives remains, over 120 years since its original publication in French, one of the secret keys to modern literature: under-recognized, yet a decisive influence on such writers as Apollinaire, Borges, Jarry and Artaud, and more contemporary authors such as Roberto Bolaño and Jean Echenoz. Drawing from historical influences such as Plutarch and Diogenes Laërtius, and authors more contemporary to him such as Thomas De Quincey and Walter Pater, Schwob established the genre of fictional biography with this collection: a form of narrative that championed the specificity of the individual over the generality of history, and the memorable detail of a vice over the forgettable banality of a virtue. Imaginary Lives remains, over 120 years since its original publication in French, one of the secret keys to modern literature: under-recognized, yet a decisive influence on such writers as Apollinaire, Borges, Jarry and Artaud, and more contemporary authors such as Roberto Bolaño and Jean Echenoz. Drawing from historical influences such as Plutarch and Diogenes Laërtius, and authors more contemporary to him such as Thomas De Quincey and Walter Pater, Schwob established the genre of fictional biography with this collection: a form of narrative that championed the specificity of the individual over the generality of history, and the memorable detail of a vice over the forgettable banality of a virtue.--Amazon.prime

Nineteen stories showcase the literary talent of Marcel Schwob, blending previously published newspaper works with never-before-seen manuscripts. Translated into English for the first time by Sue Boswell, these tales offer a unique glimpse into Schwob's imaginative world, highlighting his innovative narrative style and rich themes. The collection invites readers to explore the depth and diversity of Schwob's storytelling, making it a significant addition to literary studies and a treat for fans of classic literature.

The book highlights the scarcity and rising costs of early literature from the 1900s and earlier. It emphasizes the effort to republish these classic works in affordable, high-quality editions, preserving the original text and artwork to make them accessible to modern readers.

Culturally significant, this work has been preserved to maintain fidelity to the original artifact. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its historical importance and the care taken to reproduce it. Scholars recognize its value as part of the foundational knowledge of civilization, making it a vital resource for understanding cultural heritage.

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