Clair de terre

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Breton, André, 1896-1966

Contributor:

Picasso, Pablo, 1881-1973

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Clair de terre" by André Breton is a collection of surreal poems written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of dreams, consciousness, and the metaphysical, characterized by Breton's signature style that blends fantasy with vivid imagery. In this work, he delves into the subconscious, challenging the boundaries of reality and imagination. The collection consists of various poetic pieces, each revealing Breton's unique ability to interweave elements of the surreal with personal and cultural reflections. Through dreamlike scenarios and symbolic language, he presents a tapestry of experiences that oscillate between the whimsical and the profound. The poems reflect on encounters with various characters, existential musings, and the ephemeral nature of love and life. Breton's innovative use of metaphor and his exploration of human emotions urge readers to confront their perceptions and embrace the beauty of the irrational. Overall, "Clair de terre" serves as a significant contribution to the Surrealist movement, inviting readers to journey through the depths of their imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clair_de_terre_(Andr%C3%A9_Breton)

Release date is 2019-10-03