Henry De Montherlant (1895-1872)

A Philosophy of Failure

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Patricia O'Flaherty

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Modern French Identities,

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Montherlant - worthless amoral aesthete - or sensitive literary philosopher? This book takes a brand new look at his work and system of values. The author places Montherlant in the context of French twentieth-century literature and thought, with reference to the literary and philosophical movements of the century. She further describes the legacy of this prolific writer, whose literary standing is contested by some but whose importance in French twentieth-century literature and philosophy is beyond dispute. The stage for an analysis of Montherlant's oeuvre is set through an examination of his essays and notebooks, in relation to the writings of Plato, an important source. Montherlant, like many other writers of his generation, sought an ideal of heroism, explored in his early novels, which was destroyed by the horrific wars of the twentieth century. Through subtle argument and detailed textual analysis, this book demonstrates the complex and contradictory nature of a philosophy which advocates pleasure and joie de vivre, while espousing a nihilistic vision.

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The Author: Patricia O'Flaherty (1952) is at present Lecturer in French at Dublin City University, having spent fifteen years at the University of Zimbabwe. Her interests include literary theory and the French twentieth-century novel and she has published widely on the work of Henry de Montherlant.

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August 14th, 2003

Author

Patricia O'Flaherty

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General (US: Trade)

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bibliography, index

Pages

256

Series

Modern French Identities,

ISBN-13

9783039100132

Product ID

11880655

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