Le charme kabbalistique d'Aurélia de Nerval
In the XIXth century, during the romantic period, a vivid curiosity for Kabbalah re appears in the French society. Through his readings as well as through his companions, Gérard  de Nerval is affected by this mystical renewal of interest. We will ask ourself how he and  Aurélia’s narrator were specifically influenced by this tendency. In accordance with his own  sensitivity and preocupations, Nerval brings a very singular perspective on the Kabbalah. For  him, this old literary and esoteric tradition is a way to treat his fears, ambitions and dreams.  Indeed, kabbalistic images and representations are everywhere in Aurélia’s story. All in all, as  we have no intention to draw Nerval into a tradition he does not belong to, we will wonder what  dreaming of Kabbalah can mean. Since language is the main bond between Kabbalah and  Aurélia, our work will be focused on questions of poetics.
Kabbalah Poetry Representations Mysticism