000 02127cam a22003253u 4500
001 46766
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134056.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a44018171
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPQ
100 1 _aGourmont, Remy de,
_d1858-1915
240 1 4 _aUne nuit au Luxembourg. English
245 1 2 _aA Night in the Luxembourg
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-04
520 _a"A Night in the Luxembourg" by Remy de Gourmont is a philosophical romance written in the early 20th century. This novel intertwines romantic narrative with deep philosophical discussions, exploring themes such as love, divinity, and human existence. The story appears to center on a character who experiences a profound encounter with a divine figure while reflecting on the essence of life and its pleasures. The opening of the narrative introduces a character who, feeling intoxicated yet lucid, begins to recount an extraordinary experience he had in the Luxembourg Gardens. He is captivated by a mysterious figure, who turns out to be a divine entity, leading to a series of profound conversations that delve into philosophy, love, and the nature of existence. The protagonist is enraptured by the beauty of the gardens and the divine figure’s insights, which include reflections on the relationship between gods and mortals, the fleeting nature of happiness, and the pursuit of pleasure. This opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of life, love, and philosophical inquiry through the lens of a transcendent experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench fiction -- 20th century
700 1 _aRansome, Arthur,
_d1884-1967
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46766
999 _c87605
_d87605