Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 09 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 09" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a monthly discourse focused on various aspects of literature, with the opening section particularly dedicated to the salons of Paris and the enchanting figure of Madame Récamier. Lamartine explores themes of beauty, memory, and the cultural significance of literary salons, where intellect and charm coalesce. The opening of
the volume reflects on the historical importance of salons, particularly through the lens of Madame Récamier’s beauty and her influence over prominent literary figures such as Chateaubriand. Lamartine's narrative captures the essence of admiration surrounding Récamier, emphasizing how her presence invokes deep emotions and cultural aspirations among her contemporaries. The text delves into various memories and reflections on her captivating nature and the societal dynamics at play among the literary elite of the time, setting the stage for a greater exploration of cultural legacy and personal connections in the realm of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 09 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37076 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 437 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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