Balladeer’s Blog resumes its examination of the macabre 1868 French language work The Songs of Maldoror.
THE BODY IN THE SEINE
Last time around the monster Maldoror was involved in a tale of mayhem, murder and bestiality. This time around he’s in the presumed role of a hero. A swollen body floats down the Seine River. A boatman hooks the corpse with a pole and drags it to shore, where a curious crowd has gathered. Continue reading
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