Der Mord an der Jungfrau

Name: Der Mord an der Jungfrau
Author: Maurice Barrès

By Maurice Barrès

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The narrative follows a young courtesan and her worldly companion as they glide through a lavish port city of temples and palaces, their intimate exchanges revealing boredom, sensual restlessness, and a desire for transcendent experience. Episodes shift from perfumed pleasure to visits to sacred precincts and a Serapeum, while competing cults and zealous crowds burst into violent disorder. Recurring elements include lush sensory description, classical divinities, ritual spectacle, and the tension between erotic indulgence and emergent religious fervor, producing an atmosphere of decadent beauty, spiritual yearning, and social unrest.

About the Author

Maurice Barrès

Maurice Barrès was a French novelist and political figure known for his influential works that explore themes of nationalism, identity, and the individual's relationship with society. His literary career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during which he contributed significantly to the Symbolist movement. Barrès is perhaps best known for his trilogy "Le culte du moi," which delves into the complexities of selfhood and personal freedom against the backdrop of societal expectations. His writings often reflect his deep connection to the French landscape and culture, as seen in works like "La colline inspirée" and "Un jardin sur l'Oronte." Barrès's legacy continues to resonate in discussions of French literature and nationalism.