Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 14 by Alphonse de Lamartine

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Author Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869
LoC No. 32003460
Title Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 14
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "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.)
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
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