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100 1 _aCocteau, Jean,
_d1889-1963
245 1 3 _aLe Secret professionnel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-04-18
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodrigues & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Le Secret professionnel" by Jean Cocteau is a reflective essay written in the early 20th century. The text explores themes of literature and art, examining the role of the solitary artist along with their relationship with society and the creative process. Cocteau shares his thoughts on various renowned writers and artists, critiquing their work while revealing his own artistic philosophy. The opening of the work sets a contemplative tone as Cocteau presents observations on the nature of artistry and its impact. He contrasts classical and modern literary styles, laments the public's inability to appreciate innovative art, and warns aspiring poets about the vagaries of public opinion. Cocteau also reflects on solitude's dual nature as both a source of creative honesty and a potential isolation that can lead to loneliness. Through anecdotes and philosophical musings, he establishes a discourse intended for students of literature, encouraging a deeper understanding of artistic integrity versus societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry -- History and criticism
700 1 _aPicasso, Pablo,
_d1881-1973
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56997
999 _c97828
_d97828