La Schwob, Marcel 1867-1905 creator Feure, Georges de 1868-1943 text utu 2017 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La porte des rêves" by Marcel Schwob is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The work combines fantasy and symbolism, exploring themes of dreams, nature, and the intangible connections between lives through various characters and narratives. The opening of this collection introduces a tumultuous maritime scene where a group of men aboard a ship is navigating through stormy waters. The ship is laden with the aftermath of a recent battle, and the crew, appearing both despondent and contemplative, engages in a somber division of loot. This scene unfolds into a moment where they encounter a mysterious elderly man playing the flute, whose music evokes profound emotions and reflections on life, death, and the futility of their violent existence. The haunting melody becomes a catalyst for the crew's introspection, ultimately leading to a powerful moment of realization about the lost potential for creation amidst their destructive lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) La flûte -- La Cité Dormante -- Béatrice -- Arachné -- Bargette -- Jeanie -- Bûchette -- Cruchette -- La Vendeuse d'Ambre -- La Fille du Moulin -- Blanche la Sanglante -- Le Papier Rouge -- Le Loup -- Conte des Oeufs -- Le Roi au Masque d'Or. Release date is 2017-08-04 Produced by Laura Natal Rodriguez and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, French French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55259 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55259 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134255.0 55259