The Book of Masks (1921)

The Book of Masks is a collection of essays written by French writer Remy de Gourmont and published in 1921. The book contains a series of literary and philosophical musings on topics such as art, literature, music, and religion. Gourmont uses masks as a metaphor for the various roles we play in life and the different personas we adopt in different situations. He explores the idea that our true selves are hidden behind these masks and that our perceptions of reality are often distorted by them. The essays are written in a poetic and lyrical style, with Gourmont using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey his ideas. The Book of Masks is considered a masterpiece of French literature and a seminal work of modernist thought. It continues to be studied and admired by scholars and readers alike for its innovative approach to literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.