Marionettes (1892) - Julien Gordon - Bog

Marionettes is a novel written by Julien Gordon and originally published in 1892. The story revolves around the lives of a group of artists and performers in Paris, who are all connected through their love of marionettes, or puppets. The main character, Paul Vigny, is a struggling artist who becomes obsessed with a beautiful marionette named Fleur. As he becomes more and more involved with the puppet, his own life begins to unravel, leading to a tragic and unexpected ending.The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the blurred lines between reality and fantasy. It also delves into the world of puppetry and the artistry involved in creating and performing with marionettes. The characters are vividly drawn and the descriptions of Parisian life in the late 19th century are richly detailed, providing a vivid backdrop for the story.Overall, Marionettes is a haunting and atmospheric novel that offers a unique glimpse into the world of puppetry and the human psyche. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.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.