Adventure
The Treasure of the Arcueil Cavern
2022·170 pages
Petrus Borel's *The Treasure of the Arcueil Cavern* follows a gripping quest for hidden riches buried deep underground, captivating the imaginations of its characters with legends of lost wealth. The novella, steeped in the dark and excessive style of the Romantic frénétique school, weaves a tale of mystery and obsession as treasure hunters pursue elusive fortunes.
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Petrus Borel's *The Treasure of the Arcueil Cavern* follows a gripping quest for hidden riches buried deep underground, captivating the imaginations of its characters with legends of lost wealth. The novella, steeped in the dark and excessive style of the Romantic frénétique school, weaves a tale of mystery and obsession as treasure hunters pursue elusive fortunes.
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Petrus Borel (1809-1859), known as "The Lycanthrope" was one of the most intriguing figures of the Romantic movement and that group of writers who were part of the frénétique school of literature, which revelled in excesses, dark themes, and ghoulish situations. Praised by many great names, including Théophile Gautier, Charles Baudelaire, Tristan Tzara and André Breton, the eccentric Borel, though primarily known for his verse and his immoral tales, also wrote a good many bizarre pieces for vari...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to immoral behavior in dark tales; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of ghoulish situations and cruelty in the conte cruel, including dark and bizarre violence.
Profanity
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No profanity present.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief historical references to Moorish (Muslim) retreat and hidden treasures.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Minor bizarre and possibly occult elements surrounding the hidden cavern treasure.
Political content
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Historical context of Moorish invasion and retreat in France.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor elements of cruelty and suffering in dark, ghoulish tales.
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