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Les Mots de Jacques Brel : Dictionnaire Poetique.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Saurat, Gérard.
- Series:
- Champion les Dictionnaires Series
- Champion les Dictionnaires Series ; v.28
- Language:
- French
- Subjects (All):
- Songs, French--History and criticism.
- Songs, French.
- Musical analysis.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (475 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Paris : Honoré Champion, 2024.
- Summary:
- This book delves into the poetic universe of Jacques Brel, examining the words that form the essence of his songs. Gérard Saurat, an accomplished linguist, explores the recurring themes and language used by Brel, such as love, death, friendship, and the human condition. The book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Brel's lyrical artistry by cataloging and comparing the specific words across approximately 150 of his songs. This exploration reveals the depth of Brel's poetic expression, marked by a blend of realism, sarcasm, and a profound reflection on life's absurdities. Through this detailed study, readers gain insights into Brel's unique poetic machine and the nuances of his language, making it an invaluable resource for fans of Brel and students of poetry. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- REMERCIEMENTS
- EXERGUE
- PRÉFACE. JACQUES BREL AU CREUX D'UN DICTIONNAIRE L'HEUREUSE IMMERSION AU GRÉ DE NOS RÊVES
- INTRODUCTION
- LISTE NUMÉROTÉE DES CHANSONS
- DICTIONNAIREIQUE GÉNÉRAL.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9782380960853
- 2380960852
- 9782380960945
- 2380960941
- OCLC:
- 1428262938
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