Gourmont, Remy de 1858-1915 creator Vibert, P.-E. (Pierre-Eugène) 1875-1937 text utu 2018 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Lettres d'un Satyre" by Remy de Gourmont is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The book presents a first-person narrative from the perspective of Antiphilos, a satyr who reflects upon his experiences, desires, and observations of human life, love, and society. Through his eyes, readers encounter a world that critiques the complexities and hypocrisies of civilization, exploring themes of innocence, pleasure, and the nature of humanity. The opening of "Lettres d'un Satyre" introduces Antiphilos, the satyr, as he communicates his indignation over the mischaracterization of satyrs in the press. He conveys a poignant blend of innocence and desire, expressing a longing for a simpler, more instinctual existence free from societal constraints. We witness his perspectives on love and morality, especially in his recounting the fleeting encounter with a young couple in love and the resulting societal repercussions. Antiphilos's narrative is infused with humor and a sense of longing for an age uncorrupted by the complexities of modern life, setting the stage for further exploration of his adventures and insights as a satyr navigating the human world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-11-18 Produced by Thanks to Carlo Traverso, Laurent Vogel and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia. (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified French literature Satire, French PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58309 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58309 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134337.0 58309