Prosper Merimee's Letters To An Incognita: With Recollections By Lamartine And George Sand (1874)

By Prosper Mérimée, Alphonse de Lamartine, George Sand

Book Overview

Prosper Merimee's Letters To An Incognita: With Recollections By Lamartine And George Sand is a collection of letters and recollections written by the French author, Prosper Merimee. The book was originally published in 1874 and is a compilation of Merimee's personal correspondence with an unknown recipient, referred to only as ""Incognita."" The letters were written between 1830 and 1868 and cover a wide range of topics, including Merimee's travels, his literary career, and his personal life.In addition to Merimee's letters, the book also includes recollections of the author by two of his contemporaries, Alphonse de Lamartine and George Sand. Lamartine's recollection provides insight into Merimee's personality and character, while Sand's recollection focuses on his literary achievements and contributions to French literature.Overall, Prosper Merimee's Letters To An Incognita: With Recollections By Lamartine And George Sand is a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of France's most important literary figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, history, or culture.Edited By Richard Henry Stoddard.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: 116492284X
• ISBN13: 9781164922841
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"