Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 16 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
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| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 16 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 16" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary essay written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the life of the Italian poet Torquato Tasso, creating a blend of biography and literary analysis, highlighting the intertwined nature of Tasso's life experiences and his poetic achievements. Lamartine presents Tasso as a figure whose existence resonates with the themes of his poems, exploring the personal and historical context that shaped his artistry. The opening of this literary piece introduces Tasso's life through a personal narrative by Lamartine, who reflects on his own experiences visiting Rome and connecting with the melancholy spirit of the city. It sets a vivid scene of Tasso's time, detailing his struggles and triumphs as a poet and the emotional depth that characterized his life. Lamartine's admiration for Tasso is evident as he prepares to recount the poet's story, emphasizing the significance of truth in the portrayal of Tasso's journey, from his poetic birth to his tragic events, all enriched by poetic language and imagery. This poignant beginning lays the foundation for a comprehensive exploration of Tasso's literary legacy, situated within the broader tapestry of history and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37616 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 25 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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