Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel by Henri Frédéric Amiel
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| Author | Amiel, Henri Frédéric, 1821-1881 |
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| Translator | Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
| Title | Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel" by Henri Frédéric Amiel is a collection of personal reflections and philosophical musings written during the late 19th century. It serves as an introspective exploration of Amiel's thoughts on existence, solitude, and the human condition, offering insights into the inner life of a solitary thinker grappling with feelings of melancholy, intellect, and spiritual seeking. The opening of the journal features a preface that outlines the motivations for its publication, focusing on the intimate nature of Amiel’s writings, which delve into his psychological observations, daily incidents, and deepest thoughts concerning the world and himself. It highlights the creation of a literary work that aims to transmit the essence of Amiel’s experience without heavy biographical content, inviting readers to engage intimately with his philosophical inquiries and emotional landscapes. The translator's notes reflect on the challenges of conveying Amiel's complex ideas, setting the stage for the profound examination of a life filled with aspiration, introspection, and the quest for deeper understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Amiel, Henri Frédéric, 1821-1881 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Authors, Swiss -- 19th century -- Diairies |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8545 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 494 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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