Destrucción y poder: lo fantástico en "L’Elixir de Longue Vie", de Honoré de Balzac
The aim of the following study is to determine how the fantastic is explored in the works of Honoré de Balzac particularly in the story "L’Elixir de Longue Vie" (1830), which was included in the Études Philosophiques of his Comédie Humaine. Firstly, we attempt to uncover which definition o...
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Instituto de Literaturas Modernas
2019
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.uncu.edu.ar/ojs3/index.php/literaturasmodernas/article/view/2802 |
| Sumario: | The aim of the following study is to determine how the fantastic is explored in the works of Honoré de Balzac particularly in the story "L’Elixir de Longue Vie" (1830), which was included in the Études Philosophiques of his Comédie Humaine. Firstly, we attempt to uncover which definition of the term "fantastic" can be best applied to the work of Balzac. Moreover, this study tasks itself with exploring to what extent is L’Elixir de Longue Vie a fantastic story, what elements are inspired by previous works of fiction (writings by Hoffmann and Steele as well as classic elements such as the character of Don Juan) and what original contributions does the writer makes with his particular piece. Lastly, we consider the purpose Balzac fulfils by resorting to the fantastic in a philosophical study, and how he is able to transmit a specific social critique throughout the story. |
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