Oeuvres de Marcel Schwob. Volume 1 of 2, Spicilège by Marcel Schwob

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Author Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905
Title Oeuvres de Marcel Schwob. Volume 1 of 2, Spicilège
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents François Villon -- Robert Louis Stevenson -- George Meredith -- Plangôn et Bacchis -- Saint Julien l'Hospitalier -- La terreur et la pitié -- La perversité -- La différence et la ressemblance -- Le rire -- L'art de la biographie -- L'amour -- L'art -- L'anarchie.
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Summary "Oeuvres de Marcel Schwob. Volume 1 of 2, Spicilège" by Marcel Schwob is a literary collection written in the early 20th century. The work presents a compendium of writings exploring the lives and ideas of various literary figures, such as François Villon and Robert-Louis Stevenson, as well as thematic reflections on love, art, and philosophy. This volume appears to delve into the intricate relationships between these figures, intertwining their legacies with broader reflections on human existence and creativity. The opening of this collection introduces the famed French poet François Villon, establishing his significance in literature from the late 15th century. It discusses his reputation and influence, mentioning key figures who admired him and the scant biographical details available about his life. Schwob contemplates Villon's tumultuous existence, revolving around themes of poverty, criminality, and artistic expression, while hinting at the poet's role during a chaotic period in Paris. This section serves as both an introduction to Villon’s legacy and an invitation to explore the poet's complex exploration of life and despair through his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Subject French essays
Subject Villon, François, 1431-1463
Subject Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Subject Julian, the Hospitaller, Saint
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