Le culte du moi 2: Un homme libre by Maurice Barrès
"Le culte du moi 2: Un homme libre" by Maurice Barrès is a philosophical text likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of individualism, self-reflection, and the quest for personal identity through the lens of the protagonist's experiences and meditations. The narrative centers on a character named Simon and his relationship with the narrator as they navigate their intellectual and emotional landscapes against the backdrop of societal expectations.The opening of the book introduces us to the main character, who reflects on his friendships and personal struggles. He describes a trip to Jersey with friend Simon, where they seek to escape societal norms and indulge in deep self-analysis. The protagonist's disdain for superficial social interactions and his inclination towards introspection sets the tone for their philosophical dialogues. Through their conversations, they examine their emotional responses to the world, the tension between individual desires and societal pressures, and the pursuit of a life based on personal truths and sensations. The initial chapters signal a journey of self-discovery intertwined with a critique of the surrounding society, inviting readers into a complex exploration of the self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le culte du moi 2: Un homme libre |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cult_of_the_Self |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe. From images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16813 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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