The Sublimes

Main Ideas

• Exploration of the limits of human existence, including themes of death, madness, and the destruction of the self.
• Immersion in a world of absurdity and irrationality, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred.
• Philosophical reflections on the meaning of life, the nature of evil, and human destiny.
• Depiction of the degradation of society and the individual through the lens of extreme states of consciousness.
• The constant presence of the theme of death as an integral part of human existence.
• Psychological exploration of the inner world of the characters, their fears, passions, and aspirations.
• Reflection of the idea that a person can be both the creator and destroyer of their own fate.
• Mysticism and esotericism as important elements of the narrative, emphasizing the irrationality of events.