{"product_id":"the-songs-of-maldoror-paperback","title":"The Songs of Maldoror - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eComte de Lautréamont\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Minzenmay\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Songs of Maldoror\" (Les Chants de Maldoror) is a seminal work of French literature, penned by the enigmatic Comte de Lautréamont, the pseudonym of Isidore Lucien Ducasse. This prose-poetry novel, written in the late 19th century, is renowned for its surreal and often disturbing narrative that delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book unfolds through six cantos, each a blend of fantastical imagery, Gothic horror, and existential philosophy. It tells the story of Maldoror, an anti-hero who rebels against the limitations of human morality and rationality. The narrative is characterized by its vivid, nightmarish visions, where Maldoror confronts figures like God, humanity, and nature in his quest against the conventional and the mundane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its rich language and shocking, transgressive content, \"The Songs of Maldoror\" is a complex exploration of evil and nihilism. The work profoundly influenced modern literature and arts, particularly the Surrealist and Dada movements. Its impact is seen in its challenge to narrative norms and its daring thematic exploration, making it a landmark work for readers of avant-garde and surreal literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 202\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750372442400,"sku":"9783911031127","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/1b21b84724a2d2c88c611415bd796cf4.webp?v=1779949179","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-songs-of-maldoror-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}