| Author |
Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851 |
| Editor |
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859 |
| Title |
Lives of the most eminent literary and scientific men of France, Vol. 2 (of 2)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Voltaire -- Rousseau -- Condorcet -- Mirabeau -- Madame Roland -- Madame de Staël.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men of France, Vol. 2" conducted by Rev. Dionysius Lardner is a biographical compilation written in the early 19th century. This volume features detailed accounts of influential figures in French literature and science, encompassing notable personalities such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Madame de Staël. The book aims to illuminate the lives, works, and impacts of these eminent individuals, providing insights into their contributions to literature, culture, and science in France. The opening of the volume sets the stage for the biographies within, beginning with a structured outline including tables of contents and analytical tables that reflect the chronological arrangement of the lives profiled. The text emphasizes the significant cultural and societal context of the era in which these figures lived, with a particular focus on Voltaire's complex character and his profound influence on French thought and literature. It also touches on the contrasting roles and opinions of influential contemporaries, highlighting not only their achievements and literary contributions but also their personal struggles and the political tensions of their time. Overall, the book promises to delve into not just the accomplishments but also the turbulent lives shaped by the intellectual revolutions of their day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Authors, French -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65361 |
| Release Date |
May 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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