A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 by George Saintsbury
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"A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development and significance of the French novel, tracing its origins to the end of the 19th century. Saintsbury emphasizes the pleasure derived from literature and seeks to outline how the French novel evolved, analyzing its prominent authors and works along the way. The opening of this work
introduces the author’s intent and methodology, emphasizing a unique approach to literary history that values both major and minor contributions to the genre. Saintsbury discusses the beginnings of prose fiction and its distinct characteristics, referencing classical influences and early narrative forms like the Saint's Life, before detailing how these earlier works shaped French romance and eventually the novel. This section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of key figures in French literature and the broader cultural contexts that gave rise to this literary tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 |
| Credits |
Produced by Lee Dawei, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26838 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 14038 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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