L'ecole Des Cadavres

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"L'École des cadavres" (The School of Corpses) is a controversial and polemical essay written by Louis-Ferdinand Céline (Louis Ferdinand Auguste Destouches), published in 1938. This work is one of Céline's most contentious, due to its vehement anti-Semitic content and its publication during a period of rising fascism and anti-Semitism in Europe. Céline, a French novelist and physician, is best known for his earlier work, "Voyage au bout de la nuit" (Journey to the End of the Night), which earned him critical acclaim for its innovative style and bleak portrayal of the human condition. However, his reputation was significantly tarnished by his later writings, including "L'École des cadavres," which contributed to his legacy as a figure of both literary genius and vehement controversy.

The essay combines elements of satire, grotesque, and apocalyptic vision, articulating Céline's despair over the state of Europe on the brink of World War II, while also expressing his deeply held anti-Semitic beliefs. It is structured as a series of disjointed, hallucinatory, and often vitriolic rants against various societal groups, but with a particular focus on Jews, whom Céline accuses of being behind various political and social ills. The work's title metaphorically suggests that society is being educated or led by "corpses," implying a civilization in decay, manipulated by forces Céline viewed as corrupt and degenerative.

"L'École des cadavres" was published at a time when Céline's views aligned with the most extreme elements of far-right politics in France, which isolated him from much of the literary community. The essay's publication further fueled the controversy surrounding Céline, leading to his marginalization in French intellectual circles, especially after the liberation of France in 1944, when his anti-Semitic writings were not forgotten.

The reception of "L'École des cadavres" was mixed, with some critics recognizing the literary prowess of Céline's unique style, characterized by its rhythmic and innovative use of language, while others condemned the work for its hateful content. The essay has since been studied in the context of European fascist literature, as an example of how literary talent can be marshaled in service of reprehensible ideas.

In the years following World War II, Céline's anti-Semitic writings, including "L'École des cadavres," were largely suppressed in France, contributing to a complex legacy in which his significant contributions to literature are forever shadowed by his political and social views. The work remains a subject of academic interest for those studying the intersection of literature, politics, and society in the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War.

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