Summary:
"Anicet; ou, le panorama" by Louis Aragon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the character Anicet, a poet who grapples with his identity and views of reality as he journeys through life and relationships, encountering diverse individuals and philosophical ideas. Through the plot, Aragon examines themes of time, perception, and the nature of art versus reality. The opening of the novel introduces us to Anicet, who has retained little from his formal education, instead choosing to adhere to the three unities of drama and the relativity of time and space. He identifies as a poet and experiences a revelation of his identity when he embarrassingly ventures into public life. As he travels, he meets a fellow named Arthur, who shares his own complex perspectives on existence and freedom. Their conversation explores the intertwining of personal philosophy with the absurdity of societal expectations, setting the stage for a narrative that will delve deep into the intersections of love, identity, and the surreal aspects of modern life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)