Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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Main Ideas
- Heightened sense of smell as both a curse and a gift, offering a new perception of the world
- Obsession with the ideal and the antagonist's journey in search of the perfect scent
- Sacrifices for art: moral boundaries in creativity
- Loneliness and isolation from society as a consequence of uniqueness
- Manipulation of others' perceptions and emotions through scents
- Pursuit of recognition and love through achievements in the art of perfumery
- Transformation of passion into obsession, leading to moral decline and crimes
- The paradox of being unable to possess perfection despite all efforts and sacrifices
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 9 July 2024
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction