
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France
By Georg BrandesLength12h 41m
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In 'Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France,' Georg Brandes offers a profound exploration of the Romantic movement's evolution in French literature. This analytical work dissects the thematic and stylistic elements that define the period, emphasizing the interplay between individual emotion and societal constructs. Brandes employs a scholarly yet accessible prose style, framing the Romantic school within broader cultural and philosophical contexts, illustrating how figures such as Hugo, Lamartine, and Musset engaged with contemporary issues of nationalism, identity, and existential angst. His critique notably highlights the movement's reaction against Enlightenment rationalism, showcasing a transition toward sublime emotional expression and experimentation in form. Georg Brandes, a prominent Danish literary critic and advocate for modernism, was deeply influenced by the burgeoning European literary scene. Living through a time of significant cultural upheaval, Brandes's insights are shaped by his commitment to challenging traditional literary frameworks. His previous works established him as a pivotal figure in the introduction of naturalism and modernism to Scandinavian literature, which set the stage for his nuanced treatment of the Romantic period, especially in France, where he caught the vibrancy of the movement. This scholarly volume is essential for anyone seeking to understand the Romantic era's nuances in French literature. Brandes's insightful analysis not only enriches one's appreciation of the texts but also situates them within a larger historical narrative. It is an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of literary movements, offering a profound understanding of how Romanticism shaped both literature and cultural discourse.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length12 hrs 41 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 3, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26XVI
2IV
27BALZAC
3CHARLES NODIER
28XVII
4V
29BALZAC
5RETROSPECT—FOREIGN INFLUENCES
30XVIII
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6VI
31BEYLE
7RETROSPECT—INDIGENOUS SOURCES
32XIX
8VII
33BEYLE
9DE VIGNY'S POETRY AND HUGO'S "ORIENTALES"
34XX
10VIII
35BEYLE
11HUGO AND DE MUSSET
36XXI
12IX
37MÉRIMÉE
13DE MUSSET AND GEORGE SAND
38XXII
14X
39BEYLE AND MÉRIMÉE
15ALFRED DE MUSSET
40XXIII
16XI
41MÉRIMÉE
17GEORGE SAND
42XXIV
18XII
43MÉRIMÉE
19BALZAC
44XXV
20XIII
45MÉRIMÉE
21BALZAC
46XXVI
22XIV
47MÉRIMÉE AND GAUTIER
23BALZAC
48XXVII
24XV
49THÉOPHILE GAUTIER
25BALZAC
50XXVIII