Wicked Angels: A Tale of Male Adolescent Passion (Southern Tier Editions) - Softcover

Jourdan, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560235489 ISBN 13: 9781560235484

Publisher: Harrington Park Press Inc, 2007

Synopsis

This is the classic French literary novel, banned for 30 years, now translated for the English market. "Wicked Angels" is the English translation of the classic 1955 French literary novel "Les Mauvais Anges", banned for 30 years for what was called its 'subversive' subject matter. It is the story of Pierre and Gerard, two teenagers who share a love that no one else around them can condone. The two young men discover their destiny in each other's arms, their passion coupled with violence - and ultimately pay the price. The novel is a profoundly lyrical ode to adolescent love and sexuality, as well as a bold and elegant rejection of society's values while on the road to self-destruction. Told in two parts, the poetic love story of "Wicked Angels" is first told by Pierre, then by Gerard. This erotic classic follows their passionate relationship as it builds in intensity, with affection between them punctuated with rough sex and tender romance. Pierre is handsome, introverted, jealous and sadistic. Gerard is charming, roguish, intelligent and vain. Together, they form an imperfect union of all-encompassing love that is destined to fail. Translator Thomas Armbrecht helpfully includes an informative introduction that puts the novel into the proper context of the times.

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Review:

"A small jewel of a novel that needed a fresh translation. Armbrecht's translation is preceded by an excellent introduction concerning French censorship in general and of this novel in particular. Neither homosexuality nor sadomasochism are new to literature, but what makes this book truly unique is the quality, the power, and the beauty of Eric Jourdan's prose. Armbrecht's excellent translation remains close to the original text, preserving the force, the strength, and the richness of Jourdan's style." - Emerita Robredo "The story of two adolescent cousins' passionate love for one another is told not though words, but through smells, tastes, and pulsating flesh. It is no surprise that this book was censored until 1985. Adult civility is exposed as pathetically impotent in the face of instinct, poetry and youth. This is an obvious menace to the social order." - Scott Gunther "With this excellent, faithful, and smooth translation, Thomas Armbrecht has brought this important book to English-speaking readers." - Lawrence Schehr"

About the Author:

Eric Jourdan wrote WICKED ANGELS at the age of 17. He is also the author of more than a dozen novels, short stories and plays. He lives in Paris.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harrington Park Press Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1560235489
• ISBN 13: 9781560235484
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 149