Petrus Borel was a French writer whose extravagant and eccentric writing foreshadowed Surrealism. Born Joseph-Pierre Borel dHauterive in Lyon, he was known as le Lycanthrope ("wolfman") and was a central figure among Parisian bohemians. Despite a lack of commercial success, his unique literary approach anticipated future avant-garde movements. He died in Mostaganem, Algeria.
The book is a significant historical work, republished to ensure its preservation for future generations. It has been carefully retyped, revised, and reformatted to enhance readability, distinguishing it from original scanned versions. This modern edition aims to maintain the integrity of the content while making it accessible to contemporary readers.
The radical, French Romantic poet finds his ideal translators in Gallas and Ganzl, bringing this important poet to the attention of a modern audience.