JOURNAL ARTICLE

ONE GOOD CHOP OF THE GUILLOTINE.

  • Published In: Hayden's Ferry Review, 2023, n. 72. P. 13 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DE SAINT-DENYS GARNEAU, HECTOR 3 of 3

Abstract

The text presents a bilingual poem titled "One Good Chop of the Guillotine," translated from French by Dominique Russell. The poem explores themes of detachment and mental liberation, using the metaphor of placing one’s head on a mantelpiece while the body continues its activities, evoking a sense of calm, renewal, and a release from memory. The imagery suggests a separation between mind and body, portraying a serene and almost innocent state of being. This work may be of interest to researchers studying poetic expressions of consciousness and identity.

Additional Information

  • Source:Hayden's Ferry Review. 2023/03, Issue 72, p13
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:08875170
  • Accession Number:175230466

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