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Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France

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Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France

By Georg Brandes

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Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France

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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.

Poetic Political Intrigue Rebellion Psychological Historical Romance Folklore Magic Grief Identity

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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

34XX

2IV

35BEYLE

3CHARLES NODIER

36XXI

4V

37MÉRIMÉE

5RETROSPECT—FOREIGN INFLUENCES

38XXII

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6VI

39BEYLE AND MÉRIMÉE

7RETROSPECT—INDIGENOUS SOURCES

40XXIII

8VII

41MÉRIMÉE

9DE VIGNY&#x27;S POETRY AND HUGO&#x27;S &quot;ORIENTALES&quot;

42XXIV

10VIII

43MÉRIMÉE

11HUGO AND DE MUSSET

44XXV

12IX

45MÉRIMÉE

13DE MUSSET AND GEORGE SAND

46XXVI

14X

47MÉRIMÉE AND GAUTIER

15ALFRED DE MUSSET

48XXVII

16XI

49THÉOPHILE GAUTIER

17GEORGE SAND

50XXVIII

18XII

51THÉOPHILE GAUTIER

19BALZAC

52XXIX

20XIII

53SAINTE-BEUVE

21BALZAC

54XXX

22XIV

55SAINTE-BEUVE

23BALZAC

56XXXI

24XV

57SAINTE-BEUVE AND MODERN CRITICISM

25BALZAC

58XXXII

26XVI

59THE DRAMA: VITET, DUMAS, DE VIGNY, HUGO

27BALZAC

60XXXIII

28XVII

61LITERATURE IN ITS RELATION TO THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENTS OF THE DAY

29BALZAC

62XXXIV

30XVIII

63THE OVERLOOKED AND FORGOTTEN

31BEYLE

64XXXV

32XIX

65CONCLUSION

33BEYLE

66THE END

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