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Rogomelec (The Envelopesilence, 6)
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The First Translation Of Leonor Finis Voluptuous And Antipatriarchal Gothic Noveloriginally Published In French In 1979, Rogomelec Was The Third Of Leonor Finis Novels. All The Qualities Of The Paintings For Which She Is Famed Can Be Found In It: An Undermining Of Patriarchy, The Ambiguities Of Gender And The Slipperiness Of Desire, Along With Darker Hints Of Cruelty And The Voluptuousness Of Fear.This Novellas Ambiguous Narrator Sets Off For The Isolated Locale Of Rogomelecwhere A Crumbling Monastery Serves As A Sanatorium And Offers A Cure Involving A Diet Of Plants And Flowersand Moves Through A Waking Dream Of Strangely Scented Monks, Vibratory Concerts In A Cavernous Ossuary And Ritualist Pomp With Costumes Of Octopi And Shining Beetles. As The Days Unfold, The Narrator Discovers That The The Celebration Of The King Is Approaching, The Events Of Which Will Lead To A Shocking Discovery In Rogomelecs Gothic Ruins.This First English Translation Includes 14 Drawings By Fini That Accompanied The Novellas Original Publication.Born In Argentina And Raised In Italy, Leonor Fini (190796) Concluded A Rebellious Youth With A Move To Paris, Where There Followed Six Decades Of Work As Artist, Illustrator, Designer And Author With Ties To The Surrealist Movement. Rejecting The Role Of Muse, Her Work Focused On Portrayals Of Women As Subjects With Desire Rather Than Objects Of Desire. She Was Featured In Momas Landmark 1936 Exhibition Fantastic Art, Dada, Surrealism, And Imagery From Her Painting Le Bout Du Monde Was Used By Madonna In Her 1994 Video Bedtime Story. Finis First Paris Show Was Curated By Christian Dior; While Working For Schiaparelli She Designed The Bottle For Shocking, The Designers Topselling Perfume (And The Acknowledged Inspiration For Gaultier'S Torsoshaped Bottles). She Also Designed The Costumes For Two Films, Renato Castellani'S Romeo And Juliet (1954) And John Huston'S A Walk With Love And Death (1968). Fini Is Also Well Known For Her Illustrations For Pauline Reages Story Of O (One Of Her Costumes Inspired The Books Final Scene).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Rogomelec'? A: 'Rogomelec' is classified as a gothic novel, exploring themes of patriarchy, gender ambiguity, and desire.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Rogomelec'? A: The author of 'Rogomelec' is Leonor Fini, an Argentine-Italian artist and writer known for her surrealist work.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Rogomelec'? A: 'Rogomelec' has a total of 66 pages.
- Q: When was 'Rogomelec' first published in English? A: 'Rogomelec' was first published in English on April 21, 2020.
- Q: Does 'Rogomelec' include illustrations? A: Yes, the English translation of 'Rogomelec' includes 14 drawings by Leonor Fini that accompanied its original publication.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Rogomelec'? A: 'Rogomelec' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Rogomelec'? A: 'Rogomelec' delves into themes of the undermining of patriarchy, the complexities of gender, desire, and the intersection of cruelty and fear.
- Q: Is there any notable historical context about the author? A: Leonor Fini was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement and was known for her portrayals of women as subjects with desire, rather than objects.
- Q: What is the setting of the novella 'Rogomelec'? A: The novella is set in an isolated locale featuring a crumbling monastery that serves as a sanatorium.
- Q: What unique experiences does the narrator encounter in 'Rogomelec'? A: The narrator experiences a dream-like journey involving strangely scented monks, vibratory concerts, and ritualistic ceremonies.