Les Contemporains, 3ème Série by Jules Lemaître
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"Les Contemporains, 3ème Série" by Jules Lemaître is a collection of literary studies and portraits written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the works of contemporary authors, particularly examining the novels of Octave Feuillet, reflecting on themes such as romance, aristocracy, and the evolution of literature. Lemaître expresses a deep admiration for Feuillet's storytelling and character development, particularly concerning the romanticized portrayal of love and sacrifice. The opening of
the book introduces Lemaître's reflections on the earlier novels of Octave Feuillet, recalling the profound pleasure they brought to him during his youth. He highlights the characteristics of Feuillet's protagonists—distinguished, passionate, and often embroiled in dramatic love stories—while lamenting how modern literature has shifted towards a more realistic portrayal of life that lacks the charm and idealism of the past. Lemaître emphasizes the allure of romanticism, drawing parallels between the heightened emotions in Feuillet’s works and the yearning for a more beautiful existence. He sets the tone for deeper explorations of both the literary landscape of his time and the timeless themes that resonate throughout literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lemaître, Jules, 1853-1914 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Les Contemporains, 3ème Série Études et Portraits Littéraires |
| Contents | Octave Feuillet -- Edmond et Jules de Goncourt -- Pierre Loti -- H. Rabusson -- J. de Glouvet -- J. Soulary -- Le duc d'Aumale -- Gaston Paris -- Les femmes de France -- Chroniqueurs parisiens -- Henry Fouquier -- Henri Rochefort -- Jean Richepin -- Paul Bourget. |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism |
| Subject | Authors, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25378 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9255 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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