Esthétique de la langue française by Remy de Gourmont
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"Esthétique de la langue française" by Remy de Gourmont is a linguistic treatise written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the aesthetic principles that govern the French language, exploring themes of word purity, beauty, and the influence of foreign elements on its evolution. Gourmont emphasizes the importance of maintaining the intrinsic beauty of the language against the encroachment of foreign terms and constructions. The opening of the text introduces
Gourmont's thesis, which posits that the French language must evolve to preserve its original beauty and purity. He articulates concerns about the introduction of exotic and barbaric terms, drawing parallels to artistic principles where intrusions disrupt the aesthetic quality of a work. The author outlines his intent to merge scientific inquiry and literary appreciation to advocate for linguistic beauty, indicating that his exploration will extend to examining various mechanisms of linguistic transformation, including metaphors and the roles of borrowed words. This foundation sets the stage for a deeper analysis of words and their forms, and particularly, how they can be refined to enhance the overall elegance of the language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | f01002582 |
| Title | Esthétique de la langue française |
| Credits | Carlo Traverso, Laurent Vogel and the Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French language |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65421 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65421-8 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 562 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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