Art Quote by K.J. Huysmans
““The result was a sort of condensed literature, an essence of nutriment, a sublimate of art. It was a device which Mallarmé after first employing it only sparingly in his earlier works, had openly and boldly adopted in a piece he wrote on Théophile Gautier and in the l’Après-midi du faune, an eclogue in which the subtleties of sensual joys were unfolded in mysterious, softly suggestive verses, broken suddenly by this frantic, wild-beast cry of the Faun: "Alors m’éveillerai-je à la ferveur première, Droit et seul sous un flot antique de luminère, Lys! et l’un de vous tous pour l’ingénuité." Then shall I awake to the pristine fervour, standing upright and alone under an old-world flood of light, Flower of the lily! and the one of you all for innocence!””
About This Quote
The passage describes an intense, condensed poetic form that blends art, sensuality, and mythic imagery.
In simple terms: Intense, condensed poetic art merging sensuality and myth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rich, layered expression.
Themes
art
poetry
myth
sensuality
creative synthesis
Mood
literary
evocative
Type
Art:1
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Poetry:1
Mallarmé Employing:0
Literature Essence:0
Device Mallarmé:0
Faune Eclogue:0
Sensual Joys:0
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- analyzing symbolism
- teaching literature
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
symbolism
aesthetic intensity
literary innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does myth enhance poetic meaning?
- What senses does the language stimulate?
A Different Perspective
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