The Masters Of Modern French Criticism (1912)

By Irving Babbitt and Irving Babbit

Book Overview

The Masters of Modern French Criticism is a book written by Irving Babbitt and published in 1912. The book is a collection of essays that examine the works of prominent French literary critics of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Babbitt provides insightful analyses of the ideas and writing styles of these critics, including �����mile Faguet, Ferdinand Bruneti�����re, and Hippolyte Taine, among others. The book also explores the influence of these critics on French literature and culture, as well as their impact on the development of literary criticism as a discipline. Babbitt's writing is characterized by its clarity and precision, and his observations are informed by a deep understanding of both French literature and the broader intellectual currents of his time. Overall, The Masters of Modern French Criticism is an important work of literary criticism that remains relevant to this day.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: 1165128144
• ISBN13: 9781165128143
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"