Fantazius Mallare - Ben Hecht - Bog

Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a novel written by Ben Hecht. The story revolves around the character of Fantazius Mallare, a reclusive and eccentric artist who lives in a decrepit mansion in the countryside. The book is a surreal and grotesque exploration of Mallare's twisted psyche, his sexual obsessions, and his descent into madness.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part is a series of interconnected short stories that describe Mallare's bizarre and disturbing fantasies, which include cannibalism, necrophilia, and other taboo subjects. The second part is a more traditional narrative that follows Mallare's life from childhood to his eventual death.Throughout the book, Hecht uses vivid and often shocking imagery to create a sense of unease and disorientation in the reader. The novel is also notable for its experimental structure, which combines elements of horror, erotica, and surrealism.Overall, Fantazius Mallare: A Mysterious Oath is a challenging and provocative work of fiction that explores the darker aspects of the human psyche. It is recommended for readers who enjoy unconventional and boundary-pushing literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.