"The Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille" by Clive Bell is a fanciful narrative poem from 1923 that blends humor and adventure while exploring themes of pleasure and morality. The poem tells the story of Herr Hans Van Branbourg, a German knight, and his squire Pons, as they seek the legendary cave of the Sibyl. They discover a paradise overflowing with beautiful women and tempting indulgences but soon begin to question the true cost of this supposed Eden amid unsettling vanishings. As the knight grapples with his conscience, the poem humorously and thoughtfully explores the balance between desire, morality, and the search for meaning in a world of endless delights.
The Legend of Monte della Sibilla; or, Le paradis de la reine Sibille
By Clive Bell
A German knight and his squire stumble into a mythical paradise brimming with beautiful women, only to discover that the pursuit of endless pleasure comes at a cryptic cost.
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About the AuthorArthur Clive Heward Bell was an English art critic, associated with formalism and the Bloomsbury Group. He developed the art theory known as significant form.
Arthur Clive Heward Bell was an English art critic, associated with formalism and the Bloomsbury Group. He developed the art theory known as significant form.
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