Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France - Gosse, Edmund
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Explore the sharp wit and profound observations of eighteenth-century France with Edmund Gosse's "Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France." This collection delves into the minds of Vauvenargues, La Rochefoucauld, and Chamfort, offering insightful literary criticism and biographical sketches of these influential thinkers. Gosse examines Vauvenargues' philosophy and enduring impact, alongside analyses of his contemporaries. Uncover the essence of French literature and moral thought as expressed by these key figures, whose reflections on human nature and society remain relevant and…mehr

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Explore the sharp wit and profound observations of eighteenth-century France with Edmund Gosse's "Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France." This collection delves into the minds of Vauvenargues, La Rochefoucauld, and Chamfort, offering insightful literary criticism and biographical sketches of these influential thinkers. Gosse examines Vauvenargues' philosophy and enduring impact, alongside analyses of his contemporaries. Uncover the essence of French literature and moral thought as expressed by these key figures, whose reflections on human nature and society remain relevant and thought-provoking. A vital resource for students and enthusiasts of French moralists and literary history, this volume provides a window into the intellectual landscape of a fascinating era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Edmund Gosse (1849-1928) was an English poet, author and critic. He received an Hon MA from Cambridge University, lectured at Trinity College in Cambridge and worked as a librarian at the British Museum. He was a much sought after lecturer and speaker in his time and an honored literary critic.