| Author |
Vinet, Alexandre Rodolphe, 1797-1847 |
| Title |
Études sur la Littérature française au XIXe siècle - Tome 1
Madame de Staël, Chateaubriand
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Études sur la Littérature française au XIXe siècle - Tome 1" by Alexandre Vinet is a scholarly work written in the mid-19th century. This first volume focuses on a critical analysis of two significant literary figures, Madame de Staël and Chateaubriand, examining their contributions to French literature. Vinet's study is likely to delve into the lives, works, and the contexts surrounding these authors, highlighting their literary styles and ideologies. At the start of the work, the author provides a preface that outlines the scope of the studies, discussing the teaching engagements that prompted Vinet to explore the writings of Madame de Staël and Chateaubriand. It details Vinet’s preparation and delivery of courses on these authors in 1844, alongside notes regarding the publication process and the correspondence around the publication of his lectures. This opening effectively sets the foundation for an in-depth exploration of the two authors' influence on literature and society, establishing Vinet’s intent to illuminate their interconnectedness while navigating the complexities of their reputations and contributions within the historical milieu of 19th-century France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20700 |
| Release Date |
Feb 27, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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