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Petite Mort Sublime
Petite Mort Sublime is a literary work by French author Emma-Claire Fierce, published by EC⎜WAY. The book delves into themes of isolation, grief, and existential contemplation, weaving through the lives of multiple characters who grapple with personal turmoils and the mundanity of daily life.

Publication Details
Title: Petite Mort Sublime

Author: Emma-Claire Fierce

Publisher: EC⎜WAY

Publication Date: 2019

ISBN-13: 9798815820029

Language: French

Synopsis
"Petite Mort Sublime" explores the profound and often unnoticed moments of beauty and suffering in life, symbolized by the recurring motif of "petites morts sublimes" (little sublime deaths). The narrative is rich with imagery and metaphor, reflecting on the nature of suffering, the human condition, and the unspoken pain that resides within individuals. Central to the narrative is a powerful, almost supernatural event—a deafening cry that halts everything in its wake. This cry symbolizes the protagonist's pent-up anguish and the ultimate release of her suppressed emotions, transforming the mundane into the extraordinary and leaving an indelible mark on the community.

Author's Background
Emma-Claire Fierce, born Claire Faranda in 1990 in Saint-Étienne, France, has a diverse literary background. She began her writing career with a poetry collection in 1997 and later ventured into comics in 2006-2007 for her school. Fierce settled in Lyon, France, in 2008 and moved to Brussels, Belgium, in 2013. She started writing "Petite Mort Sublime" in 2015 and completed the theater piece "Marie-Paule-Super-Delux" in 2018. Her travels, including trips to Ireland and Japan, have influenced her writing.

Themes and Style
"Petite Mort Sublime" is characterized by its introspective moments and inner monologues, revealing characters' struggles with loneliness, societal expectations, and the search for meaning. The book's style is rich with metaphor and imagery, creating a deeply reflective and thought-provoking narrative.