| 000 | 02442cam a22003373u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 61120 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610134417.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 010 | _a45029242 | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aPR | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aBell, Clive, _d1881-1964 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille |
| 264 | 1 |
_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
|
| 300 |
_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
||
| 336 |
_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
||
| 337 |
_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
||
| 338 |
_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-01-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille" by Clive Bell is a narrative poem published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1923. This whimsical work combines elements of fantasy and adventure, exploring themes of hedonism, desire, and the nature of happiness in a mythical paradise. The poem is infused with humor and satire as it engages with the idea of a legendary ladies' retreat governed by the enigmatic Sibyl. The story follows Herr Hans Van Branbourg, a German knight, and his English squire Pons as they embark on a daring journey to discover the mythical cave of the Sibyl. Upon arrival, they find themselves in a lavish paradise filled with beautiful maidens who tempt them with the pleasures of life, including music, dance, and indulging in passion. The allure of the paradise makes it difficult for them to leave, yet Van Branbourg's conscience and concerns about the mysterious disappearances of their female companions lead to tension. Ultimately, their time in the Sibyl's realm culminates in a bittersweet realization, echoing themes of existential questioning and the tension between indulgence and morality. The poem blends humor, irony, and philosophical musings, making it a thought-provoking exploration of desire and the choices we make. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish poetry -- 20th century | ||
| 700 | 1 |
_aBell, Vanessa, _d1879-1961 |
|
| 700 | 1 |
_aGrant, Duncan, _d1885-1978 |
|
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61120 |
| 999 |
_c101946 _d101946 |
||