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Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry

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  • 165pagine
  • 6 ore di lettura

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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated. The 1919 edition includes an excerpt where the narrator reflects on the presence of a guiding spirit, akin to Socrates' good Demon. Unlike Socrates' prohibitive spirit, which warned and forbade, the narrator's spirit is affirming and encourages action. Inspired by this voice, the narrator confronts a beggar, believing that true equality and worthiness of freedom come from the ability to secure it. In a fit of aggression, the narrator attacks the beggar, inflicting severe injuries. Despite a lack of physical prowess, the narrator employs a mix of violence and cunning, ensuring they are out of sight of the law. The struggle escalates as the narrator uses a tree branch to beat the beggar with relentless energy, likening the act to a cook tenderizing meat. This moment serves as a revelation, showcasing the philosopher's joy in proving a theory through action, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the boundaries of morality and power.

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Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry, T. R. Smith

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2019
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Titolo
Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2019
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
165
ISBN10
1636007007
ISBN13
9781636007007
Serie
Descrizione
This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated. The 1919 edition includes an excerpt where the narrator reflects on the presence of a guiding spirit, akin to Socrates' good Demon. Unlike Socrates' prohibitive spirit, which warned and forbade, the narrator's spirit is affirming and encourages action. Inspired by this voice, the narrator confronts a beggar, believing that true equality and worthiness of freedom come from the ability to secure it. In a fit of aggression, the narrator attacks the beggar, inflicting severe injuries. Despite a lack of physical prowess, the narrator employs a mix of violence and cunning, ensuring they are out of sight of the law. The struggle escalates as the narrator uses a tree branch to beat the beggar with relentless energy, likening the act to a cook tenderizing meat. This moment serves as a revelation, showcasing the philosopher's joy in proving a theory through action, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the boundaries of morality and power.