Bruges-la-Morte
Author:
Georges Rodenbach (1)
Category:
Prose (399)
Short novel (82)
Belgian literature (3)
Translator:
Alexander Topchyan (3)
Age Recommendation: 16+
The story is set in the atmospheric, fading city of Bruges at the end of the 19th century. The main character, Hugues Viane, deeply mourns the loss of his wife, living a secluded life among stagnant canals and ancient streets. His existence is dedicated to the memory of the past until a chance encounter with a dancer named Jane disrupts this tragic peace. The work explores themes of grief, fatal illusion, and the destructive influence of past ghosts on the human soul.
