“Ah! I wish I had the courage to work for the debasement of my contemporaries. What good work it would be to defile their daughters: to insinuate something obscene into the infantile hands which caress each paternal beard and cheek; to poison them, even at the risk of perishing ourselves; to do as those Spanish monks did, who drank death in order that they might persuade the French rabble which had violated their monastery to do likewise.”
Quote by Remy de Gourmont
Work
The Angels of Perversity
This book delves into the lives of characters who challenge societal norms and expectations, offering a thought-provoking examination of the gray areas between good and evil. more
Author
Remy de Gourmont
Remy de Gourmont was a French poet known for his unique symbolism style and literary criticism. His works often explore themes of love, death, and beauty, deeply influenced by the Symbolist movement. more
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