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This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated. The 1919 edition includes an excerpt where the narrator reflects on the presence of a guiding spirit, akin to Socrates' good Demon. Unlike Socrates' prohibitive spirit, which warned and forbade, the narrator's spirit is affirming and encourages action. Inspired by this voice, the narrator confronts a beggar, believing that true equality and worthiness of freedom come from the ability to secure it. In a fit of aggression, the narrator attacks the beggar, inflicting severe injuries. Despite a lack of physical prowess, the narrator employs a mix of violence and cunning, ensuring they are out of sight of the law. The struggle escalates as the narrator uses a tree branch to beat the beggar with relentless energy, likening the act to a cook tenderizing meat. This moment serves as a revelation, showcasing the philosopher's joy in proving a theory through action, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the boundaries of morality and power.
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Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry, T. R. Smith
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 2019
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- Titre
- Baudelaire, His Prose and Poetry
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- T. R. Smith
- Éditeur
- Loki's Publishing
- Publié
- 2019
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 165
- ISBN10
- 1636007007
- ISBN13
- 9781636007007
- Séries
- Description
- This historic book may contain numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed or illustrated. The 1919 edition includes an excerpt where the narrator reflects on the presence of a guiding spirit, akin to Socrates' good Demon. Unlike Socrates' prohibitive spirit, which warned and forbade, the narrator's spirit is affirming and encourages action. Inspired by this voice, the narrator confronts a beggar, believing that true equality and worthiness of freedom come from the ability to secure it. In a fit of aggression, the narrator attacks the beggar, inflicting severe injuries. Despite a lack of physical prowess, the narrator employs a mix of violence and cunning, ensuring they are out of sight of the law. The struggle escalates as the narrator uses a tree branch to beat the beggar with relentless energy, likening the act to a cook tenderizing meat. This moment serves as a revelation, showcasing the philosopher's joy in proving a theory through action, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that challenges the boundaries of morality and power.