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West-running Brook

This book explores the lives and relationships of individuals living along the West-running Brook, offering a rich tapestry of rural life and human experience. more

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Robert Frost
Robert Frost

Robert Frost, born on March 26, 1874, and died on January 29, 1963, was one of the most renowned poets of the 20th century in the United States. He is known for his profound philosophy and unique poetic style, which often explores themes such as nature, life, and morality. more

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“[...] Je veux dire la secousse qui a éprouvé Lisbonne, en 1755. - Excusez-moi. - Eh bien Voltaire s'est élevé contre elle. - C'est-à-dire... comment ? Il s'est élevé ? - Il s'est révolté, oui. Il n'a pas admis cette fatalité brutale ; et le fait même, il s'est refusé à abdiquer devant ce scandaleux excès de la nature dont les trois quarts d'une ville florissante et des milliers de vies humaines ont été victimes... [...] L'attitude de Voltaire était celle d'un vrai descendant des ces authentiques Gaulois qui envoyaient leurs flèches contre le ciel... Voyez-vous, ingénieur, voilà bien l'hostilité de l'esprit contre la nature, sa fière méfiance envers elle, sa noble obstination dans le droit à la critique à l'égard de cette puissance mauvaise et contraire à la Raison. Car la nature est une puissance et c'est se montrer servile que d'accepter la puissance [...].”

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