Le culte du moi 2: Un homme libre

Name: Le culte du moi 2: Un homme libre
Author: Maurice Barrès

By Maurice Barrès

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A sequence of introspective essays and episodic scenes traces a writer's spiritual and aesthetic self-examination, alternating meditations on particular days and places with structured reflections on prayer, conscience, and literary predecessors. Extended sketches consider a region's rise and decline and exaltations of cities that provoke claims of artistic triumph. The narrative voice mixes lyrical description, autobiographical confession, critical meditation, and practical rules for conduct, closing with personal conclusions about love and a polemical appendix that defends and clarifies the author's conception of the cultivated individual.

About the Author

Maurice Barrès

Maurice Barrès was a French novelist and political figure known for his influential works that explore themes of nationalism, identity, and the individual's relationship with society. His literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which he contributed significantly to the Symbolist movement. Barrès is perhaps best known for his trilogy "Le culte du moi," which delves into the complexities of selfhood and personal freedom against the backdrop of societal expectations. His writings often reflect his deep connection to the French landscape and culture, as seen in works like "La colline inspirée" and "Un jardin sur l'Oronte." Barrès's legacy continues to resonate in discussions of French literature and nationalism.