Anatole France by Walter Lionel George
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"Anatole France" by Walter Lionel George is a critical monograph written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life, literary significance, and philosophical outlook of the French author Anatole France, delving into his views on irony, politics, religion, and social issues. It appears that George admires France for his sharp wit and critical insight while simultaneously addressing the complexities and controversies surrounding his literary contributions. The opening of the book
introduces the context in which the author wrote, notably during the backdrop of World War I. George reflects on how the tumultuous atmosphere of war contrasts with France's pacifist ideologies and literary style. He emphasizes the importance of understanding France not just as an individual, but as a product of various French historical epochs, highlighting his remarkable ability to intertwine irony with compassion in his works. George's personal reflections and observations set the stage for a deeper analysis of France’s literary achievements and provide an engaging exploration of the author’s nuanced perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | George, Walter Lionel, 1882-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Anatole France |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58792 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58792-9 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 460 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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