Organt, A Poem in Twenty Cantos: An English Translation
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Organt, A Poem in Twenty Cantos: An English Translation
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First published in 1789 with little fanfare, this is the literary debut of French Revolutionary Louis Antoine Saint-Just. Written during his time in a reformatory school, Organt follows the tale of a young knight and his strange journey through Europe as an enemy army closes in on Paris. Guided by a frustrated Angel, Organt is tasked with saving France from impending destruction caused by his deceased father, the Archbishop Turpin.
The 8,000 line poem is a satirical look at 18th century France before the Revolution. It is a critique on upper society, politics, and religion. Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI, and Madam du Barry all make an appearance with Saint-Just's scathing portrayals of them. The work is an important window into the mind of a young Frenchman before the country spiraled into terror.
The 8,000 line poem is a satirical look at 18th century France before the Revolution. It is a critique on upper society, politics, and religion. Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI, and Madam du Barry all make an appearance with Saint-Just's scathing portrayals of them. The work is an important window into the mind of a young Frenchman before the country spiraled into terror.