Quote by Isidore Ducasse Lautreamont

Despair, feeding, as it always does, on phantasmagoria, is imperturbably leading literature to the rejection, en masse, of all divine and social laws, towards practical and theoretical evil.

Despair, feeding, as it always does, on phantasmagoria, is i

Summary

This quote suggests that despair, which thrives on illusions and distortion, is steadily guiding literature towards a collective denial of both spiritual and societal principles. It implies that literature is increasingly embracing the notions of practical and theoretical malevolence, straying from the moral and ethical foundations that previously guided it. The quote highlights the destructive influence of despair and the potential consequences it has on literature, hinting at a departure from higher ideals and values.

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By Isidore Ducasse Lautreamont

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