Landmarks in French Literature - Strachey, Lytton
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"Landmarks in French Literature," Lytton Strachey, a well-known British author and reviewer from the early twentieth century, seems at what French literature is all approximately. When it involves the critical occasions and those who've formed the rich tapestry of French literary lifestyles, this book is a charming guide. Strachey's wise evaluation covers a wide variety of time periods, from the troubadours of the Middle Ages to the existentialist thinkers of the early 20th century. He reads the works of well-known authors like Molière, Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust, and Francois Rabelais, giving…mehr

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"Landmarks in French Literature," Lytton Strachey, a well-known British author and reviewer from the early twentieth century, seems at what French literature is all approximately. When it involves the critical occasions and those who've formed the rich tapestry of French literary lifestyles, this book is a charming guide. Strachey's wise evaluation covers a wide variety of time periods, from the troubadours of the Middle Ages to the existentialist thinkers of the early 20th century. He reads the works of well-known authors like Molière, Victor Hugo, Marcel Proust, and Francois Rabelais, giving us a deep expertise of what they introduced to the arena of literature. Strachey not only speaks approximately the most critical literary agencies, however additionally the social and cultural situations that influenced French writers at some stage in records. She does this with lovely writing and an eager eye for detail. The Romantic motion, Realist technology, and the slicing facet upgrades of the 19th and 20th centuries are all a part of his research. "Landmarks in French Literature" suggests how appropriate Strachey is at writing literary complaint. It takes readers on a full, fingers-on tour of the critical occasions that have formed the history of French literature. For those who need to examine extra about the fantastic works of literature that have pop out of French subculture, the book remains a beneficial resource.
Autorenporträt
Lytton Strachey (1880-1932) was a prominent English writer and critic known for his contributions to the Bloomsbury Group, an influential circle of intellectuals and artists in early 20th-century Britain. Strachey played a significant role in redefining biography as a genre and had a profound impact on modern English literature. Strachey's writing style was characterized by its wit, irony, and subversion of conventional narratives. He challenged the traditional approach to biography, rejecting the idea of portraying historical figures as flawless heroes and instead delving into their complexities, contradictions, and personal lives. Strachey's works extended beyond biography. He wrote essays, literary criticism, and cultural commentary that reflected his distinctive style and perspective. His writings often explored themes of sexuality, social conventions, and the hypocrisy of the Victorian era. Lytton Strachey's literary contributions influenced subsequent generations of writers and thinkers, shaping the development of modernist literature and the approach to biography as a genre. His works continue to be celebrated for their incisive analysis, bold interpretations, and unique literary style, solidifying his reputation as a key figure in 20th-century English literature and intellectual history.