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Les vies encloses   By: (1855-1898)

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"Les Vies Encloses" by Georges Rodenbach is a haunting and atmospheric novel that explores themes of love, loss, and isolation. Set in the mysterious and decaying city of Bruges, the story follows the protagonist as he becomes entranced by a beautiful woman he sees from afar. As he becomes increasingly obsessed with her, he delves deeper into the dark underbelly of the city, uncovering secrets and tragedies along the way.

Rodenbach's writing is lyrical and poetic, painting a vivid picture of the decaying city and the protagonist's inner turmoil. The haunting atmosphere he creates lingers long after the final page has been turned. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, each struggling with their own demons and desires.

Overall, "Les Vies Encloses" is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will leave a lasting impression on the reader. Fans of gothic literature and psychological mysteries will find much to enjoy in this captivating novel.

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Georges Rodenbach

LES VIES ENCLOSES

(1896)

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AQUARIUM MENTAL I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. LE SOIR DANS LES VITRES I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. LES LIGNES DE LA MAIN I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. LES MALADES AUX FENÊTRES I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. LE VOYAGE DANS LES YEUX I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. LA TENTATION DES NUAGES I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV. L'ÂME SOUS MARINE I. II. III. IV. V. VI. ÉPILOGUE

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L'eau sage s'est enclose en des cloisons de verre D'où le monde lui soit plus vague et plus lointain; Elle est tiède, et nul vent glacial ne l'aère; Rien d'autre ne se mire en ces miroirs sans tain Où, seule, elle se fait l'effet d'être plus vaste Et de se prolonger soi même à l'infini! D'être recluse, elle s'épure, devient chaste, Et son sort à celui du verre s'est uni, Pour n'être ainsi qu'un seul sommeil moiré de rêves! Eau de l'aquarium, nuit glauque, clair obscur, Où passe la pensée en apparences brèves Comme les ombres d'un grand arbre sur un mur... Continue reading book >>




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