Arizona weekly enterprise., 1890-10-11
..rhe Consequences" A Society Novel
(BY SRA. MERCEDES c. DE CARBoNERA.)
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(BY SRA. MERCEDES c. DE CARBoNERA
 For THE ENTERPRISE.
 Publishers will sometimes make use of the novel to convey to the uncultivated minds. the ideas of civilization and pro gress, and the most essential notions and rudiments for the approximate knowledge of things. Jules Verne has made use of it to teach exact and natural sciences.
 I can not positively tell whether It be for better or worse, whenever the literary art is made to subserve a different pur pose; but 1t Is certain however, that the novel enjoys universal esteem and IS the favorite reading of modern society.
 While formerly 1t was inspired in the pastoral life, in unimportant events or in idylic loves, today it invades all the var ious stages of intelligence and pubic life, and it penetrates into the depths of con science itself and tears asunder the veils which hide the family sanctuary.
 It is also used as powerful lever by the apostles of all sects and doctrines and of conrse by many who are not apostles; by ascetics, rationalists, atheists and finally those who rally under any phlloso- phic flag have their representatives ID the novelist The novel IS the epopee of modern civilization; it Is the popular book of to-day. It has been a much debated question whether the novel is beneficial or preiudicial to the masses of the people. Both extremes are exact. The good novel is useful. and the bad one produces evil results. Unfortunately there are great CT number of bad ones written, but It happens in all literary productions and especially when the popularity of the writings give the author an incentive pro- duced by the desire for ludre.
 will likewise desist with respect to the novel as with respect to the drama whether it must be a servile imitation Of the reality or free and ideal imitation, creature of fancy. My opinion is, and
 has been, that art is an establishment of
 nature, truth idealized, an imitation of the
 real with ample and complete liberty | The realistic, romantic, classic and elect1c l have no right to be, nor any solid founda-
 tion whenever they tend to produce and
 to foster, conflicts and partialities within l art itself I can conceive the existence of i the historic schools such as are distin-
 guished in literature by the names of
 symbolic, classic and romantic, but only
 as the manifestations Of concrete state of
 of human culture. The influence of art
 upon civilization is well known; 1t IS only
 necessary to cast glance however light
 ly over the intellectual history of man anu OuS Cdl1LOI ldll lO lCSO5AA1AN oA4O
 footprints of its evolutions, even in the
 least details of an architectural edlfes-
 All nations and peoples have had their
 own artistic conceptions in perfect affinity
 with their customs and in strict harmony
 with their needs. But 1t may be observed
 however, that although art may be made
 part of all religions and cultures, 1t
 never loses its distinctive characteristics;
 1t at all times informs and adorns with
 mysterious charm the idealistic places
 which 1t viyiies.
 The creation of the beautiful Is the ex-
 elusive purpose of art. Every other
 legitimate, but seconday end IS known as
 useful. The beautiful and the useful may
 exist to ogether without being complement
 tary. Neither do they attract nor reJect
 each other; but as literary arthas power
 ful influence in the amelloratlOn and
 polish of the customs. although this may not be its peculiar discipline, and there is no reason why 1t should be compelled to
 preach any sermons, 1t is to be deduced that it should not establish a school of vice or demoralization. And such IS in effect the only condition 1t admits; con dition which must be more absolute In the novel which on account of its popular : ity may be made to exercise very perni- , cious influence.
 } The drama of history, the drama of conscience and the drama of the freslde are the principal fountains of inspiration 5 to the novelist; both under two aspects, 5 tragic and comic, sorrowful and joyful. There is a great deal of poetry in what has ceased to be; perhaps because mem l ory being an integral part of fancy, Hum , mates and beautities what goes through its diaphanous recesses, in the same way : that an aerolite is ignited in crossing the ) atmosphere.
 The life period of nations like that of } individuals, according to an exact remark of Becquer, appears to enlarge with the recollection of things which existed, with that retrospective life so full of charms and mystery, in which the scenic post and
 the novelist can gather abundant and sea- , sonable fruits.
 There is also much drama and beauty : in the frequent struggles of conscience against its doubts. its appetites, its pas sions, its dreams and its hopes, and never t before had the spirit been so much 5 troubled and shaken by deep conyulsions. 3 The most renowned posts of the century 5 Byron, Leopardi and Espronceda have left in their works the reflection of skepticism and misanthropy which are to- l day propagated in a frightful manner ] corroding the very heart of society, and r sometimes leading to suicide and despair 3 And what can be said of the many ele- s ments of beauty, which the family drama e affords the novelist, sometimes ending iI 8 mirth sometimes in tears? This is an in- l. exhaustible fountain for the novelist who : can also take advantage of the outline and t the sketch of customs and characters. Il e has d larger field, of action and 1t needs e therefor divers aptitudes.
 | The novel and the drama. the two most y synthetic kinds of literature are perhaps :, called to reflect the harmonious epoch il 8 which we live, with all their manifesto
 tions, just as the epic and tragic writings 0 with their classic natGrality gave then e complete aptitude to represent and tC n give artistic value to the civilization o - Greece and Rome.
 : The Consequences, while its title may = invade that style made so popular bJ = Zola, is an elegant narrative of an incl j. dent in our own society at the present e time. It is properly historic novel. Il t lays no claim to teach any social -philoso d phy, nor is it psychological study; bu |, Sonora Carbonera does solve in her nove d those great problems closely linked to tht ! human race; she enunciates religion. l. principles, she delineates characters
 describes great events. pictures custom: " and she succeeds ID SlVlng 10 the reaQel V a social drama full of wholesome teach e ings. The illustrious authoress of tn, e beautiful novel bearing the title of "Th( L Consequences" tries to show in it's mos IT hideous aspect, the horrible passion O r. gambling which overpowers a great DOT : ton of the present generation, unde e whose infamous bane, the highest sens, r. of duty is made victim. destroying per D sonal honor and human tranquility a Snora Carbonera, sends to the fireside ,f the most irreproachable reading, whicl n by means of its severe arguments ma, r. contribute great deal to correct, or t s: moderate at least, one of the vices whicl le has gained such hold in the presen is generation.
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