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Corydon

André Gide, Richard Howard
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Corydon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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André Gide, Richard Howard

Corydon

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Early 20th century

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Corydon by André Gide, translated by Richard Howard, presents a series of dialogues exploring human sexuality, particularly focusing on homosexuality. Gide challenges societal norms by advocating for acceptance and understanding of diverse sexual orientations. The work is a philosophical inquiry into love, morality, and the natural world, promoting a broader view of human relationships.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Challenging

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

567 ratings

49%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Corydon by André Gide, translated by Richard Howard, explores provocative themes of love and societal norms. Critics appreciate Howard's translation for maintaining the original's nuanced prose. Positive reviews highlight its bold, ahead-of-its-time discourse. However, some find its argumentation repetitious and dated. Overall, it remains significant for its challenging ideas.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Corydon?

A reader who appreciates philosophical essays on sexuality, human nature, and societal norms would enjoy Gide and Howard's Corydon. Comparable to those drawn to Michel Foucault's The History of Sexuality, this reader values introspective discourse and challenges to conventional thinking.

3.8

567 ratings

49%

Loved it

36%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

France • Early 20th century

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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