Vies imaginaires by Marcel Schwob
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Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905
French
"Vies imaginaires" by Marcel Schwob is a collection of fictional biographies written in the late 19th century. The work presents imaginative portrayals of historical and mythical figures, exploring their unique lives and quirks beyond the scope of traditional biography. Schwob delves into the essence of individuality, presenting characters whose st...
art of biography with the limitations of historical accounts. He critiques how history often reduces individuals to mere participants in broader narratives, while true artistry lies in celebrating the peculiarities that define a person. The text introduces various figures such as Empédocle, known for his poetic and mystical attributes, and Herostratos, whose quest for glory leads to infamy, establishing a tone that invites readers to discover the complexities and eccentricities of these imagined lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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