Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel by Henri Frédéric Amiel
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"Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel" by Henri Frédéric Amiel is a collection of personal reflections and philosophical musings written during the late 19th century. It serves as an introspective exploration of Amiel's thoughts on existence, solitude, and the human condition, offering insights into the inner life of a solitary thinker grappling with feelings of melancholy, intellect, and spiritual seeking. The opening of the journal features a preface that outlines
the motivations for its publication, focusing on the intimate nature of Amiel’s writings, which delve into his psychological observations, daily incidents, and deepest thoughts concerning the world and himself. It highlights the creation of a literary work that aims to transmit the essence of Amiel’s experience without heavy biographical content, inviting readers to engage intimately with his philosophical inquiries and emotional landscapes. The translator's notes reflect on the challenges of conveying Amiel's complex ideas, setting the stage for the profound examination of a life filled with aspiration, introspection, and the quest for deeper understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Amiel, Henri Frédéric, 1821-1881 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
| Title | Amiel's Journal: The Journal Intime of Henri-Frédéric Amiel |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Amiel, Henri Frédéric, 1821-1881 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Authors, Swiss -- 19th century -- Diairies |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8545 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08545-6 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1759 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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