Sentiments by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins

"Sentiments" by Auguste Gilbert de Voisins is a collection of reflective prose written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of human emotions, observation of daily life, and the connection to nature through vivid imagery and introspective musings. Through poetic description, the author invites readers to contemplate sentimentality, nostalgia, and the experiences of ordinary people navigating their lives. The opening of "Sentiments" vividly illustrates a serene yet complex scene in a village, where various characters engage in their daily routines amidst a backdrop of nature’s beauty. It introduces a reflective narrator who, while feeling the weight of melancholy, conjures visions of vibrant memories in Provence, populated by cheerful children and engaged villagers. The writer expresses a desire to capture the essence of these moments, highlighting human emotions and interactions while hinting at a critique of society's tendency towards superficiality. The passage sets the stage for an exploration of sentiment and the layered experiences of life, suggesting that the ordinary holds profound meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Gilbert de Voisins, Auguste, 1877-1939
Title Sentiments
Original Publication France: Mercure de France,1905.
Contents Avant-propos -- Les belles histoires de René Boylesve -- Jeux d'enfants -- Pingot et nous -- Le lieu-commun et sa vertu -- Notes sur Pierre Louÿs -- Funérailles -- Les malheurs de Baudelaire -- La journée près du fleuve -- Une princesse des lettres -- Particularités -- Le kiosque vert près de l'étang -- Élévation -- Les recettes de l'épouvante -- La qualité du rire orchestral -- Odeurs suaves et galanteries -- Plages -- La dame qui n'aime pas Paul Adam -- Bêtes de plaisir -- Sur l'inconvenance d'outrager les morts -- Le chartiste et le concierge -- La Suisse et Jean Moréas -- Conversation avec un arbre -- Bubu au mouchoir -- Les dieux lares -- Les jardins, le faune et le poète.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Category Text
eBook-No. 69618
Release Date
Last Update Oct 19, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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