Paul Bourget (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Ernest Dimnet

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332176429 ISBN 13 : 9781332176427

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Paul Bourget: A Portrait of a Wary Visionary in French Letters
This nonfiction portrait examines the life and ideas of Paul Bourget, tracing how a brilliant, public figure evolved from a celebrated young novelist to a cautious, traditional voice. It situates his work within the currents of French thought and shows how his fiction reflected and shaped his era.

- Follows Bourget’s early background, education, and the blend of influences that shaped his writing.
- Explains how Le Disciple marked a turning point in French thought and in Bourget’s career.
- Reveals how later works and public stance hardened into a conservative, doctrinaire stance.
- Assesses his lasting place in literary history, balancing influence with critical verdicts.

Ideal for readers of French literature and literary biographies seeking context for a significant, if controversial, figure.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332176429
• ISBN 13: 9781332176427
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 138
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