Cioran et Barrès

Abstract

This article presents the impact that the writings of Barrès had over Cioran. Cioran read some of Barrès’ books and studies about several historical personalities, about the image of the Spanish people and Spain, which influenced his future writings and which made him draw up a comparison between people and their similarities and differences regarding several aspects. Thus, a close connection arises between these two famous writers and phylosophers.

Keywords

• portrait of Elizabeth of Austria
• vision
• image of Spain/Spanish people
• similarities and differences
• influence