Stendhal - Couverture souple

Keates, Jonathan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0749396156 ISBN 13 : 9780749396152

Editeur : Minerva, 1995

Synopsis

When he died in Paris in 1842 at the age of 59, Henri Marie Beyle - the author known as Stendhal - was underestimated and largely ignored even in his own country, despite the fact that his novels are now famous throughout the world. This biography traces his life from his early days in Grenoble through to his later time in Paris and Italy, and reveals a socially shy man who never gained entry into the fashionable Paris salons, yet who made intolerable emotional demands on his friends.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

On the evening of 22 March 1842, Henri Marie Beyle collapsed on a Parisian pavement and died a few hours later. In death, as in his life, the writer we now know as Stendhal remained ignored and underestimated by his contemporaries. Why this should be is explored by the award-winning writer, Jonathan Keates, in this major biography. Taking us from Stendhal's childhood in Grenoble through his varied careers to his death at fifty-nine, Keates examines the author's personal life, his many friendships and his work. 'Exact and illuminating ... Keates, like his subject, loves Italy and music and he loves Stendhal wisely and not too well. He is clear-eyed in appraising his faults.' Sunday Times Jonathan Keates manages to transmit both his own enthusiasm for his subject, and Stendhal's own enthusiasm for varied experience.' Independent 'Keates proves to be an alarmingly erudite guide.' Sunday Telegraph 'Keates has captured the historical sweep of his career and has a sure feel for the social milieux in which Stendhal lived ... A biography of admirable pace and geniality.' Evening Standard

Présentation de l'éditeur

Préface de Paul Claudel .

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Minerva
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0749396156
• ISBN 13: 9780749396152
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 496
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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