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Title:
Prosper Mérimée
Elämäkerta ja teokset kirjallisuushistorialliselta kannalta
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Prosper Mérimée" by Kasimir Leino is a scholarly biography written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and literary contributions of the French writer Prosper Mérimée, examining both his background and the broader historical and cultural context of his time. With a focus on literary history, the book aims to illuminate Mérimée's journey as a significant figure in French literature, linking him to romanticism and the evolution of narrative forms. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent to create a comprehensive analysis of Mérimée, acknowledging the challenges faced in the pursuit of under-researched aspects of his life. Leino reflects on the existing literature around Mérimée, mentioning notable critics and the limited access to certain unpublished correspondence that could shed light on his contributions. The author provides insights into Mérimée's family background, his upbringing, and his artistic inclinations, which foreshadow his future literary achievements. This foundational information sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Mérimée's impact on French literature and serves as a prelude to discussing his notable works and relationships within the romantic literary movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919
EBook No.: 18473
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 87
Language: Finnish
Subject: Authors, French -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Prosper Mérimée
Elämäkerta ja teokset kirjallisuushistorialliselta kannalta
Credits: Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary: "Prosper Mérimée" by Kasimir Leino is a scholarly biography written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and literary contributions of the French writer Prosper Mérimée, examining both his background and the broader historical and cultural context of his time. With a focus on literary history, the book aims to illuminate Mérimée's journey as a significant figure in French literature, linking him to romanticism and the evolution of narrative forms. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent to create a comprehensive analysis of Mérimée, acknowledging the challenges faced in the pursuit of under-researched aspects of his life. Leino reflects on the existing literature around Mérimée, mentioning notable critics and the limited access to certain unpublished correspondence that could shed light on his contributions. The author provides insights into Mérimée's family background, his upbringing, and his artistic inclinations, which foreshadow his future literary achievements. This foundational information sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Mérimée's impact on French literature and serves as a prelude to discussing his notable works and relationships within the romantic literary movement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 45.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Leino, Kasimir, 1866-1919
EBook No.: 18473
Published: May 30, 2006
Downloads: 87
Language: Finnish
Subject: Authors, French -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.