A History of French Literature by Edward Dowden

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Author Dowden, Edward, 1843-1913
Editor Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928
Title A History of French Literature
Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II.
Credits Produced by Ron Swanson
Summary "A History of French Literature" by Edward Dowden is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers an in-depth exploration of the development of French literature, tracing its evolution from medieval texts to the romantic movement and beyond, highlighting key authors, genres, and literary movements. The opening of the book outlines Dowden's perspective on the complexity and vastness of French literary history, acknowledging that a complete understanding requires contributions from multiple scholars. He emphasizes that while he draws upon the expertise of his collaborators, the insights presented reflect his interpretation of their collective work. This portion sets the stage for a thematic analysis of French literature, beginning with medieval poetry and prose, including religious narratives, epics like "The Song of Roland", and the rise of lyrical poetry. Through this introduction, readers can expect a comprehensive examination of the social, historical, and cultural contexts that have shaped French literature over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 24700
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 15, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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