Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 17 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
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| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 17 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 17" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary collection likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume presents a monthly discussion on literary themes and figures, focusing on the life and works of Italian poet Vittorio Alfieri. The book intricately explores Alfieri's complex relationships and dilemmas, particularly emphasizing his passionate love for the Countess d'Albany. The opening of this volume delves into Alfieri's exile in Naples, where he writes to the Countess while finding solace in nature. It describes the tensions around their love as societal pressures and his previous commitments complicate their relationship. Although Alfieri initially revels in his artistic solitude, he is eventually driven by both his love and the turbulent political landscape, leading to significant conflicts that compel him to navigate a precarious existence filled with emotional turmoil and artistic aspiration. This nuanced narrative sets the stage for exploring deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the search for creative expression amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37617 |
| Release Date | Oct 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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