Gérard de Nerval

by Gérard Cogez

Gérard de Nerval affirme que la poésie change la vie et non l'inverse. Il voyage dans les livres et dans les villes, en observateur éveillé. Cette biographie revient sur ses choix jusqu'à son suicide en 1855. Avec une chronologie.

368 pages, Pocket Book

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Melusina · Rating 2 out of 5]

A poorly written biography (like all by "Folio biographies") that surprisingly leaves out exactly those details that would give the book a more personal touch. Nerval's fascination for occultism, his shady suicide circumstances and the infamous story about the pet lobster are all omitted.

Besides, the writing style is obnoxious. Quite a pity for the great person and writer that was Nerval.