Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 14 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 14" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a series of monthly discussions, exploring various literary works and figures, centering on the analysis of M. de Marcellus and the impact of other literary and political personalities of the time. The book serves as a reflection on literature, history, and the intertwining paths of politics and art.
The opening of the work introduces readers to the thoughts of the author, touching upon the works of a certain M. de Marcellus, who seems to be a significant literary figure tied to Greek and classical themes. Lamartine comments on the sweetness of youthful literary journeys and the interplay of politics and personal ambition, particularly in reference to the political intrigues involving M. de Chateaubriand. This section sets up a contrast between the seemingly pure intentions of artistic exploration and the complex, often morally ambiguous realities of political life, as Lamartine reflects on the nature of legacy and reputation in the world of letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 14 |
| 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: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41251 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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