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Title: A Short History of French Literature

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Summary: "A Short History of French Literature" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a concise overview of the development of French literature, tracing its evolution through various time periods and literary forms, from medieval literature through to the 19th century. Saintsbury aims to present a structured examination of literary works, authors, and the influences that shaped the literary landscape of France. At the start of the book, the author introduces the premise of exploring French literature as a continuous and interconnected tradition, highlighting the formative elements such as the transition from anonymous medieval works to the emergence of notable individual authors. In the preface, Saintsbury discusses his methodology, explaining that he will categorize literature into distinct periods and styles. He emphasizes the need for accuracy and the value of primary sources in constructing a history that is both educational and engaging for students of literature. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of significant literary movements and figures across centuries, establishing a framework for understanding the rich tapestry of French literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933

EBook No.: 33062

Published: Jul 3, 2010

Downloads: 880

Language: English

Subject: French literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:33062:2 2010-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Saintsbury, George en 1
2025-08-07T22:20:31Z A Short History of French Literature

This edition has images.

Title: A Short History of French Literature

Credits: Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "A Short History of French Literature" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a concise overview of the development of French literature, tracing its evolution through various time periods and literary forms, from medieval literature through to the 19th century. Saintsbury aims to present a structured examination of literary works, authors, and the influences that shaped the literary landscape of France. At the start of the book, the author introduces the premise of exploring French literature as a continuous and interconnected tradition, highlighting the formative elements such as the transition from anonymous medieval works to the emergence of notable individual authors. In the preface, Saintsbury discusses his methodology, explaining that he will categorize literature into distinct periods and styles. He emphasizes the need for accuracy and the value of primary sources in constructing a history that is both educational and engaging for students of literature. This opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of significant literary movements and figures across centuries, establishing a framework for understanding the rich tapestry of French literary heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933

EBook No.: 33062

Published: Jul 3, 2010

Downloads: 880

Language: English

Subject: French literature -- History and criticism

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:33062:3 2010-07-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Saintsbury, George en 1