History Of French Literature In The Eighteenth Century

By Alexandre Rodolphe Vinet, James Bryce, Alexandre-Rodolphe Vinet

Book Overview

The History of French Literature in the Eighteenth Century by Alexandre Vinet is a comprehensive exploration of the literary scene during the 1700s in France. The book covers a range of genres, including poetry, drama, and novels, and analyzes the major literary movements of the time, such as the Enlightenment and Romanticism. Vinet provides a detailed account of the major literary figures of the era, including Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot, and examines their impact on French literature and culture. The book also explores the social and political context of the time, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon. With its in-depth analysis and historical perspective, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in French literature and culture during the eighteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163123749
• ISBN13: 9781163123744
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"