Théophile Gautier

Lyrikklassiker des Franz sischen sthetizismus. Aus dem Nachwort von Dolf Oehler: Beim Nachdenken dar ber, ob nicht doch ein geeigneter bersetzer in meinem Umkreis zu finden sei, fiel mir einer meiner begabtesten Komparatistik-Studenten ein, den ich nie ganz aus den Augen verloren hatte: Magister Michael Sch ne, Dandy, Sammler von Preziosen und k nstlerisches Multitalent. Dieser kam, sah und bersetzte und pr sentierte mir nach wenigen Monden einen quicklebendigen Band ingeni s getakteter und gereimter Nachdichtungen, gew rzt mit Worterfindungen und lexikalischen Impertinenzen, die dem Meister sicherlich Freude bereitet h tten.

Lass e de ses soupirants compass s et rococos, la marquise de Champros , une jeune veuve, d cide d'accompagner sa servante et confidente, Justine, au bal du Moulin-Rouge. De son c t , le vicomte de Candale, lass , lui-aussi, de ses danseuses de l'Op ra, accompagne ma tre Bonnard ce m me bal. Sous le nom de Jeannette, grim e en grisette, la marquise est invit e danser par le vicomte se faisant passer pour M. Jean, arrivant de sa province...

"Charles Baudelaire" de Th ophile Gautier. Th ophile Gautier, po te, romancier, peintre et critique d'art fran ais (1811-1872).

"Jean et Jeannette" de Th ophile Gautier. Th ophile Gautier, po te, romancier, peintre et critique d'art fran ais (1811-1872).

Captain Fracasse is a novel that follows the journey of a young baron living in a decaying castle in Gascogna, confronting poverty and the weight of a once-glorious family legacy. The story opens with vivid descriptions of the castle's neglect and the solitude that defines the baron's daily life, creating a mood of melancholy and reflection. His interactions with a loyal servant and the quiet companionship of a scrappy cat highlight the simplicity and monotony of his existence. This initial setting establishes both the physical and emotional backdrop for the baron's eventual transformation. The arrival of a traveling troupe of actors introduces adventure, self-discovery, and the possibility of renewed purpose, promising to challenge and reshape his previously stagnant life. Throughout, the novel explores themes of social disparity, personal growth, and the tension between past grandeur and present hardship, combining evocative imagery with character-driven storytelling. The narrative blends romance, drama, and humor, offering a rich tapestry of human experience against the backdrop of a vividly realized historical setting.