Portraits littéraires, Tome III by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve

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Author Sainte-Beuve, Charles Augustin, 1804-1869
Title Portraits littéraires, Tome III
Note Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Avertissement -- Théocrite -- Virgile et Constantin le Grand, par M. J.-P. Rossignol -- François Ier poëte -- Le chevalier de Méré, ou de l'Honnête homme au XVIIe siècle -- Mademoiselle Aïssé -- Benjamin Constant et madame de Charrière -- Madame de Krüdner et ce qu'en aurait dit Saint-Évremond -- M. de Rémusat -- Charles Labitte -- Réception de M. le comte Alfred de Vigny à l'Académie française. M. Étienne -- Réception de M. Vitet à l'Académie française -- Lettres de Rancé -- Mémoires de madame Staal-Delaunay -- L'abbé Prevost et les Bénédictins -- M. Victor Cousin: Cours de l'Histoire de la Philosophie moderne -- Sur l'École française d'Athènes -- M. Rodolphe Topffer -- Mort de M. Vinet -- Études sur Pascal, par M. Vinet -- Relation inédite de la dernière maladie de Louis XV -- Pensées.
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Summary "Portraits littéraires, Tome III" by Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve is a collection of literary portraits and analyses written during the mid-19th century. The work delves into the lives and works of various notable figures in literature, including poets and contemporary writers, exploring their contributions and significance in the literary world. The collection aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of these authors and their contexts, emphasizing the interplay between literature and its historical backdrop. At the start of the tome, Sainte-Beuve introduces the figure of Theocritus, emphasizing his pivotal role in the tradition of Greek pastoral poetry. The opening section articulates the elegance and beauty of Theocritus's work, contrasting it with later developments in literature. Sainte-Beuve discusses Theocritus's style, drawing connections between his pastoral themes and the natural world, while also noting the poet's evolution within the context of ancient Greek culture. The narrative highlights the tension between the purity of ancient poetic forms and the more complex emotions exhibited in later writings, setting a reflective tone for the exploration of literary personalities throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- History and criticism
Subject Authors, French
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EBook-No. 14692
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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