02127cam a22003253u 4500 74003 UtSlPG 20260610134719.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Magre, Maurice, 1877-1941 Le livre des lotus entr'ouverts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-07-10 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Le Livre des Lotus Entr'ouverts" by Maurice Magre is a poetic collection written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of spirituality, introspection, and the interconnectedness of beauty and love through the lens of Eastern philosophies. The collection features a range of characters and ideas that invite readers to reflect on life's deeper meanings. At the start of this evocative work, the narrator reveals a profound moment of reflection while sitting before a wooden Buddha statue, leading to visions of past existences and the realization of a mediocrity that prevents a full understanding of beauty and wisdom. The essence of these meditative thoughts shifts into various lyrical pieces, including the yearning for enlightenment, the complexities of love, and the exploration of morality through metaphorical imagery. Magre's prose weaves together personal insights and cultural elements, painting a rich tapestry of the soul's journey toward clarity amidst life's fleeting moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: E. Fasquelle, 1926 French literature -- 20th century Prose poems, French https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=miun.apa2017.0001.001 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74003 114728 114728