Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland by Marc Elder
"Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland" by Marc Elder is a critical study written in the early 20th century. This work examines the literary and philosophical contributions of two prominent French authors, Octave Mirbeau and Romain Rolland, highlighting their perspectives on art, society, and human experience. The text seems to delve into their lives, works, and the broader social context in which they created, appealing to readers interested in literary criticism and
the evolution of modern thought. The opening of the work introduces both authors and sets a reflective tone. It paints vivid descriptions of Mirbeau's countryside retreat where he finds solace in nature and gardening, emphasizing his connection to life and art. The narrative generally shifts to exploring the hardships faced by humans and the value of pain and struggle as vital components of existence, suggesting that both authors grapple with profound themes of suffering and creativity. As Elder contrasts their approaches and ideals, he hints at the complexities and contradictions within each author's philosophy, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of their literary legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Elder, Marc, 1884-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
| Subject | Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41738 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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