Le Barrès, Maurice 1862-1923 creator text utu 2005 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Le culte du moi 3: Le jardin de Bérénice" by Maurice Barrès is a literary work, likely a novel, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of self-cultivation and personal introspection, as it follows the experiences of a character named Philippe and his interactions with the enigmatic Bérénice, also known as Petite-Secousse. The narrative seems to reflect Barrès's philosophical musings on identity, social issues, and emotional landscapes. The opening of the tale presents a philosophical conversation that takes place among notable figures such as M. Renan and M. Chincholle, in which they discuss the societal implications of the political figure General Boulanger. This discussion sets the stage for Philippe, who grapples with a restlessness within himself and his desire to channel that energy into a meaningful purpose. The stage is set for his encounter with Bérénice, whom he looks forward to finding in Arles, hinting at a deeper exploration of their past connection and how it influences their present lives. Philippe’s reflections on his emotional state provide a rich backdrop as he contemplates the empowerment of the self intertwined with the values and histories of the characters he interacts with. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-10-07 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe From images generously made available by gallica (Bibliothèque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16814 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16814 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133407.0 16814