| Author |
Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 |
| Author |
Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870 |
| Title |
Journal des Goncourt (Troisième volume)
Mémoires de la vie littéraire
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Journal des Goncourt (Troisième volume)" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a collection of literary memoirs written in the late 19th century. This volume documents the authors' reflections and experiences in the world of literature and art during the years 1866 to 1870, often highlighting their interactions with prominent figures of their time. The likely topic of the book revolves around the literary and artistic landscapes of 19th century France, filled with personal anecdotes and critical observations about society and culture. The opening of the memoir establishes a glimpse into the Goncourt brothers' conversational style, filled with candid reflections and social commentary. The entries from January 1866 touch upon various themes, such as the societal norms surrounding love and relationships, the complexities of artistic creation, and the mundane experiences of Parisian life. They also engage with prominent contemporaries like Flaubert, sharing their critiques on literary styles and public reception, while delving into their own aspirations and issues related to fame and artistry. Through a mix of daily observations and deeper philosophical musings, the Goncourt brothers set the stage for a detailed exploration of a vibrant literary world amidst changing societal values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Novelists, French -- 19th century -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870 -- Diaries
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Intellectual life -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17123 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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