Jules Amédée Barbey d. Aurevilly Libros

Psychologically intense in substance and style, the stories of Diaboliques combine horror, comedy, and irony to explore the affairs and foibles of men and women whose aristocratic world offers neither comfort nor protection from romantic failure or sexual outrage. Conquest and seduction, adultery and revenge, prostitution and murder - all are within Barbey's purview as he penetrates the darker recesses of the human heart.

In Les Diaboliques there are six tales of female temptresses - she-devils - in which horror and the wild Normandy countryside combine to send a shiver down the spine of the reader. First published in 1874 Les Diaboliques caused an uproar and all copies of the book were seized on the orders of the Ministry of Justice as the book was a danger to public morality. Scandal made the book an immediate success. It is now regarded as a classic and is studied in French schools.

This collection of poetry and essays by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly offers an insightful look into the creative process and the role of poets in society. With a focus on the beauty of language and the power of expression, d'Aurevilly's work is a must-read for anyone interested in literature and the arts.

Highlights the full text of "Critiques," by Susan Katz and Jennie Skerl and provided by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Discusses writing a critique of a text, including analyzing and evaluating the text, as well as planning and writing the critique.