| These panels
are exquisitely carved, the facial expressions, the gestures and pose of the
characters, the different scenes--they all give full impact to the drama
that is taking place. Some of Barbey
d'Aurevilly's brilliant Norman tales are represented in these four panels.
His literary style is sweeping and proudly Norman. These
stories are set against the background of the French Revolution. The
mysterious Norman lands and moors create a bleak atmosphere that intensifies the struggles between the
Royalists and the French Republic, between the bourgeoisie and the peasant,
between innocent love and carnal passion. Hate and
revenge, superstition and sorcery all leave their evil mark on these tales. In
short, the
players in these scenes harbor dark passions that lead to shocking results
and tragic endings. Click on each panel to read a brief
summary of what you see.
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