Variétés Historiques et Littéraires (04/10) by Edouard Fournier
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| Editor | Fournier, Edouard, 1819-1880 |
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| Title |
Variétés Historiques et Littéraires (04/10) Recueil de pièces volantes rares et curieuses en prose et en vers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Variétés Historiques et Littéraires" by Edouard Fournier is a collection of rare and curious pieces in prose and verse, written in the mid-19th century. This tome reflects on historical and literary subjects, featuring selections that provide critical insight and reflection on the themes of marriage, societal roles, and the human condition. It delves into complex issues with wit and a historical lens, inviting readers to explore the intersections of literature and life. The opening of the text presents a discourse on marriage, exploring its sanctity and the underlying challenges that often accompany it. Fournier highlights the dichotomy between the idealization of marriage and its harsh realities, employing historical references and poetic stanzas to illustrate the burdens and sorrows it can bring. Through this humorous yet poignant approach, the text critiques the institution of marriage and warns of the inherent complexities, setting a thought-provoking tone for the explorations that follow in this multi-faceted collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48401 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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