Quelques écrivains français: Flaubert, Zola, Hugo, Goncourt, Huysmans, etc.

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Author Hennequin, Emile, 1858-1888
Title Quelques écrivains français: Flaubert, Zola, Hugo, Goncourt, Huysmans, etc.
Note Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Gustave Flaubert: Étude analytique -- Émile Zola -- Victor Hugo -- Les romans de M. Edm. de Goncourt -- J.K. Huysmans -- La "Course à la mort" [par M. Edouard Rod] -- Panurge -- De la peinture: à propos d'une lettre de M. Raffaëlli.
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Summary "Quelques écrivains français : Flaubert, Zola, Hugo, Goncourt, Huysmans, etc." by Émile Hennequin is a collection of critical studies written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth analysis of various notable French writers, particularly focusing on the styles and contributions of figures such as Gustave Flaubert, Émile Zola, and Victor Hugo, among others. Through a detailed exploration of their works and influences, Hennequin seeks to underscore the literary significance of these authors within the context of French literature. The opening of the text presents a preface and an analytical study of Gustave Flaubert, emphasizing his meticulous style characterized by precise word choice and rhythmical sentence structure. Hennequin discusses how Flaubert’s prose exhibits a duality of stark realism and poetic beauty, using various examples from Flaubert's novels such as "Madame Bovary" and "Salammbô" to illustrate his points. The author notes Flaubert’s ability to evoke strong emotions through a combination of succinct descriptions and elaborate language, highlighting the contrast between his detailed depictions of ordinary life and the grand themes he explores. Overall, this initial section establishes a foundation for understanding Flaubert's artistry, setting the tone for the subsequent studies of other literary figures in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 12289
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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