Feux
Feux gathers short stories, lyrical and poetic prose that revolve around the timeless theme of love and its variations. The collection presents tales of Phèdre, Achille, Patrocle, Antigone, Léna, Marie‑Madeleine, Phédon, Clytemnestre, and Sappho, revisiting the unique style of Yourcenar and the beauty of feeling. The author notes that the idolization of the beloved is linked to abstract passions that can surpass sensual obsession.