Modern Frenchmen: Five Biographies

By Philip Gilbert Hamerton

Book Overview

""Modern Frenchmen: Five Biographies"" is a book written by Philip Gilbert Hamerton that provides a detailed account of the lives of five influential Frenchmen from the 19th century. The five biographies included in the book are of Francois Rude, Jean-Francois Millet, Auguste Rodin, Claude Monet, and Emile Zola. Hamerton explores their lives, works, and contributions to French society, culture, and art. He provides a comprehensive analysis of their personal and professional lives, their artistic styles, and their impact on the French society. Hamerton's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an excellent read for anyone interested in French history, art, and culture. Overall, ""Modern Frenchmen: Five Biographies"" is a must-read for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the lives and works of some of the most influential figures in French history.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: 1432523007
• ISBN13: 9781432523008
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"