Theophile Gautier

By Henry James

Book Overview

The book ""Theophile Gautier"" by James Henry is a biography of the famous French writer, poet, and critic, Theophile Gautier. The book traces the life and career of Gautier, from his early days as a struggling writer to his rise as one of the most influential literary figures of his time. The author provides a detailed account of Gautier's literary achievements, including his contributions to the Romantic movement and his pioneering work in the field of art criticism. The book also explores Gautier's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with addiction. Through a careful analysis of Gautier's writings and personal correspondence, the author offers a fascinating insight into the mind of this complex and enigmatic figure. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, the Romantic movement, or the history of art criticism.There is, perhaps, scant apparent logic in treating a closed career more tenderly than an open one; but we suspect it belongs to the finer essence of good criticism to do so, and, at any rate, we find our judgment of the author of the Voyage en Espagne and the Capitaine Fracasse turning altogether to unprotesting kindness. We had a vague consciousness of lurking objections; but on calling them to appear, they gave no answer. Gautier's death, indeed, in the nature of things could not but be touching, and dispose one to large allowances.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: 1419189476
• ISBN13: 9781419189470
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"