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The Juggler: Marguerite Eymery Vallet Rachilde,Used
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The Juggler (La Jongleuse) is a "decadent" novel that was first published in 1900. Its author, Marguerite Eymery Vallette (18601953), who used the pseudonym Rachilde, was a prolific novelist (over sixty works of fiction), playwright, literary critic and reviewer, and a forceful presence in French literary society of her time. The protagonist of the novel, Eliante Donalger, is in some sense an exaggerated double for her creatorbizarre in appearance, clothing, and interests. Instinctively grasping a medical and psychological truth that the turnofthecentury scientific world was only beginning to understand, Eliante maintains that there is nothing "natural" about human sexual expression. She claims to be in love with an inanimate (though anthropomorphic and sexually ambiguous) object, a Greek amphora, and the novel traces the rivalry between this faithful partner and an ardent human suitor, a young medical student. It is only through juggling, both literally and metaphorically, that Eliante is able to use her seductive power to maintain desire. The surprise ending challenges the limits of such power in a controversial and surprising twist. Although Rachilde's work has been neglected in the past, the women's movement and feminist criticism have stimulated renewed interest in her fiction. The Juggler is a major rediscovery.
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- Q: What is the genre of 'The Juggler: Marguerite Eymery Vallet Rachilde'? A: 'The Juggler' is classified as a decadent novel, reflecting themes and styles associated with the late 19th-century literary movement.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Juggler'? A: The author, Marguerite Eymery Vallette, is better known by her pseudonym Rachilde.
- Q: When was 'The Juggler' first published? A: 'The Juggler' was first published in the year 1900.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Juggler'? A: The main theme revolves around human sexual expression and the complexities of desire, as depicted through the protagonist's unique relationship with an inanimate object.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Juggler' have? A: 'The Juggler' consists of 256 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'The Juggler' is available? A: The available edition is the First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Juggler' have? A: 'The Juggler' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Who is the protagonist of 'The Juggler'? A: The protagonist is Eliante Donalger, who is portrayed as a complex character with unique interests and desires.
- Q: What are some notable aspects of Rachilde's writing? A: Rachilde's writing often explores themes of identity, desire, and the psychological aspects of human relationships, and she was a significant figure in French literary society.
- Q: Has 'The Juggler' received any recent attention? A: Yes, renewed interest in 'The Juggler' has arisen due to the women's movement and feminist criticism, highlighting Rachilde's contributions to literature.