• 06-Weird Lit Tales: The Club of the Hashish-Eaters

  • Nov 21 2024
  • Length: 1 min
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06-Weird Lit Tales: The Club of the Hashish-Eaters

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  • French novelist Théophile Gautier organized what became known as the Club of Exotic Herbs, a gathering of individuals fascinated by the mind-altering experiences caused by indulging in these substances. The meetings took place in the exotic, oriental atmosphere of the Pimodan Hotel. These soirées were attended by painters such as Boissard, Meissonier, and Delacroix, as well as writers such as Flaubert, Daumier, Nerval, and Charles Baudelaire, the author of The Flowers of Evil, a collection of poems shaped by his indulgence in various substances. Another French writer, Balzac attended out of curiosity but claimed that his sharp intellect rendered him immune to their effects. Could it be that some of the greatest works of 19th-century French literature were inspired by the experiences of the members attending this unique club? Watch it in YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bDZI_Y75rzw
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