Couleurs. Contes nouveaux; suivis de Choses anciennes by Remy de Gourmont
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Remy de Gourmont's Couleurs isn't a novel with one plot. It's a collection. The first part, 'New Tales,' is exactly that—short, often symbolic stories. You might meet a man obsessed with a single color, or wander into a parable about love and perception. The second part, 'Old Things,' is different. Here, Gourmont looks backward, writing about history, forgotten ideas, and art with a personal, almost conversational touch. The book jumps from fiction to essay, from the fantastical to the scholarly, but it's all filtered through Gourmont's unique, slightly decadent sensibility.
Why You Should Read It
You read this for the atmosphere and the ideas, not for a racing plot. Gourmont has a way of making the ordinary feel strange and the strange feel intimate. His prose, even in translation, has a hypnotic quality. He's fascinated by beauty, sensation, and the shadows of the past. It feels less like reading a book and more like listening to a very clever, slightly eccentric friend share his midnight thoughts. It’s a peek into a fascinating literary moment—the end of the 19th century—when writers were questioning everything and playing with new forms.
Final Verdict
This is for the curious reader who likes to wander off the main path. Perfect for fans of short, potent fiction like Borges or Calvino, but who want a taste of the French Symbolist era. It's also great if you enjoy books that are a mix of genres. It's not a light beach read, but it's not a difficult slog either. Think of it as a rich, dark dessert for your brain—best enjoyed in small, thoughtful bites.
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