Le Prométhée mal enchaîné
by André Gide
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Prometheus Illbound by Andr Gide is a captivating anthology that invites readers into a world of philosophical fiction, focusing on the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. The centerpiece story, "Prometheus Illbound," takes us through the vibrant streets of Paris with Prometheus, a character torn between personal desires and societal norms. As he encounters a quirky cast, including a corpulent banker named Zeus and a philosophical waiter, the narrative explores identity, show more free will, and the absurdity of human behavior. Set in 19th century France, this story offers rich symbolism and surreal elements that challenge readers to contemplate the nature of freedom and self-discovery. The collection is an engaging examination of the human condition, resonating with those who appreciate thought-provoking narratives. With its exploration of abstract concepts and existential themes, Prometheus Illbound is an essential read for fans of philosophical and literary fiction. This anthology not only highlights Gide's mastery in weaving complex characters and intellectual dilemmas but also offers a timeless reflection on individual and societal constraints. Perfect for readers seeking a deeper understanding of personal authenticity and moral quandaries, Prometheus Illbound delivers an unforgettable journey through the mind's intricate landscapes. show lessTags
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Prometheus loopt ineens zomaar over een boulevard in Parijs. Wat ???? Satirisch, ironie, absurd onlogisch en toch rijk à symboliek.
Sep 23, 2020Dutch
Gide, fort érudit comme chacun sait, joue avec la mythologie grecque et met en scène Zeus, demi-dieux et simples mortels.
Comprend :
- Chronique de la moralité privée : Histoire du garçon et du Miglionnaire, Histoire de Damoclès, Histoire de Coclès, Prométhée parle, Histoire de l'aigle.
- La Détention de Prométhée
- La Maladie de Damoclès.
Comprend :
- Chronique de la moralité privée : Histoire du garçon et du Miglionnaire, Histoire de Damoclès, Histoire de Coclès, Prométhée parle, Histoire de l'aigle.
- La Détention de Prométhée
- La Maladie de Damoclès.
Dec 9, 2025French
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Gide, the reflective rebel against bourgeois morality and one of the most important and controversial figures in modern European literature, published his first book anonymously at the age of 18. Gide was born in Paris, the only child of a law professor and a strict Calvinist mother. As a young man, he was an ardent member of the symbolist group, show more but the style of his later work is more in the tradition of classicism. Much of his work is autobiographical, and the story of his youth and early adult years and the discovery of his own sexual tendencies is related in Si le grain ne meurt (If it die . . .) (1926). Corydon (1923) deals with the question of homosexuality openly. Gide's reflections on life and literature are contained in his Journals (1954), which span the years 1889--1949. He was a founder of the influential Nouvelle Revue Francaise, in which the works of many prominent modern European authors appeared, and he remained a director until 1941. He resigned when the journal passed into the hands of the collaborationists. Gide's sympathies with communism prompted him to travel to Russia, where he found the realities of Soviet life less attractive than he had imagined. His accounts of his disillusionment were published as Return from the U.S.S.R. (1937) and Afterthoughts from the U.S.S.R. (1938). Always preoccupied with freedom, a champion of the oppressed and a skeptic, he remained an incredibly youthful spirit. Gide himself classified his fiction into three categories: satirical tales with elements of farce like Les Caves du Vatican (Lafcadio's Adventures) (1914), which he termed soties; ironic stories narrated in the first person like The Immoralist (1902) and Strait Is the Gate (1909), which he called recits; and a more complex narrative related from a multifaceted point of view, which he called a roman (novel). The only example of the last category that he published was The Counterfeiters (1926). Throughout his career, Gide maintained an extensive correspondence with such noted figures as Valery, Claudel, Rilke, and others. In 1947, he received the Nobel Prize for Literature. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- Le Prométhée mal enchaîné
- Original title
- Le Prométhée mal enchaîné
- Original publication date
- 1899
- Dedication*
- A Paul-Albert Laurens
Je te dédie ce livre, cher ami, parce que tu voulus bien le louer.
Quelques rares pareils à toi puissent-ils, en cette gerbe de folle ivraie, trouver, comme tu fis, du bon grain.
A. G. - First words*
- Au mois de mai 189. deux heures après midi, on vit ceci qui put paraître étrange :
Sur le boulevard qui mène de la Madeleine à l'Opéra, un monsieur gras, entre deux âges, et que rien ne signalait d'ailleurs que sa p... (show all)eu commune corpulence, fut abordé par un monsieur maigre, qui, souriant, et sans songer à mal croyons-nous, remit au premier un mouchoir que celui-ci venait de laisser tomber. [...]
CHRONIQUE DE LA MORALITÉ PRIVÉE
Je ne parlerai pas de la moralité publique, parce qu'il n'y en a pas. Mais à ce propos une anecdote :
Quand, du haut du Caucase, Prométhée eut bien éprouvé que les chaînes, ... (show all)tenons, camisoles, parapets et autres scrupules, somme toute, l'ankylosaient, pour changer de pose il se souleva du côté gauche, étira son bras droit et, entre quatre et cinq heures d'automne, descendit le boulevard qui mène de la Madeleine à l'Opéra.
[...] - Original language*
- Français
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