Theophile Gautier (1890)

By Maxime Du Camp

Book Overview

The book ""Theophile Gautier"" by Maxime Du Camp, published in 1890, is a biography of the French writer and poet Theophile Gautier. The book provides a comprehensive account of Gautier's life, including his childhood, education, literary career, and personal relationships.Du Camp explores Gautier's literary influences and his contributions to French literature, including his poetry, novels, and criticism. The book also delves into Gautier's involvement in the artistic and cultural movements of his time, such as Romanticism and the French Academy.Throughout the biography, Du Camp provides insights into Gautier's personality, including his love of beauty, his passion for the arts, and his relationships with other writers and artists. The book also includes excerpts from Gautier's writings, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of his literary style and themes.Overall, ""Theophile Gautier"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature and the cultural history of the 19th 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: 1165090910
• ISBN13: 9781165090914
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"