| Author |
Strachey, Lytton, 1880-1932 |
| Translator |
Schöpflin, Aladár, 1872-1950 |
| Uniform Title |
Landmarks in French Literature. Hungarian
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| Title |
A francia irodalom főirányai
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| Original Publication |
Hungary: Franklin,1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A középkor -- A renaissance -- Az átmenet kora -- Lajos kora -- A tizennyolcadik század -- A romantikus mozgalom -- A kritika kora -- Befejezés.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Library of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences
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| Summary |
"A francia irodalom főirányai" by G. L. Strachey is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. The text explores the major trends and developments in French literature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, providing an overview of key works and their cultural significance. It likely delves into various literary styles, authors, and the evolution of themes within the context of socio-political changes in France. The opening of the book discusses the emergence of the French language and literature during the Middle Ages, highlighting the influence of Latin and the limited impact of pre-Roman Celtic languages. It introduces key literary forms such as the "Chansons de Geste", specifically focusing on the "Chanson de Roland", a famous epic that reflects the ideals of chivalry and heroism. The text then contrasts this with the more romantic themes found in the "Romans Bretons" and discusses the emergence of "Fabliaux" as a form that captures the realities of middle-class life. This portion sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of how these early literary forms laid the foundations for future developments in French literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French literature -- History and criticism
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67993 |
| Release Date |
May 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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