A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 By: George Saintsbury (1845-1933)
A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the origins and development of the French novel. George Saintsbury skillfully navigates through centuries of literary history, offering readers a deep dive into the various movements, themes, and key figures that have shaped the genre. One of the standout aspects of this book is Saintsbury's thorough research and attention to detail. He provides a wealth of information on lesser-known authors and works, shedding light on their contributions to the French novel tradition. Additionally, his analysis of major novels and writers such as Madame de La Fayette and Voltaire is both informative and engaging. Saintsbury's writing is clear and accessible, making complex literary concepts easy to understand for readers of all levels. He strikes a good balance between academic scholarship and engaging storytelling, keeping the narrative flowing smoothly throughout. Overall, A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the history of the novel. It is a valuable resource that will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers alike. First Page: A HISTORY OF THE FRENCH NOVEL MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED LONDON BOMBAY CALCUTTA MADRAS MELBOURNE THE MACMILLAN COMPANY NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO DALLAS SAN FRANCISCO THE MACMILLAN CO. OF CANADA. LTD. TORONTO A HISTORY OF THE FRENCH NOVEL (TO THE CLOSE OF THE 19TH CENTURY) BY GEORGE SAINTSBURY M.A. AND HON. D.LITT. OXON.; HON. LL.D. ABERD.; HON. D.LITT. DURH.; FELLOW OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY; HON. FELLOW OF MERTON COLLEGE, OXFORD; LATE PROFESSOR OF RHETORIC AND ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH VOL. I FROM THE BEGINNING TO 1800 MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED ST. MARTIN'S STREET, LONDON 1917 COPYRIGHT PREFACE In beginning what, if it ever gets finished, must in all probability be the last of some already perhaps too numerous studies of literary history, I should like to point out that the plan of it is somewhat different from that of most, if not all, of its predecessors. I have usually gone on the principle (which I still think a sound one) that, in studying the literature of a country, or in dealing with such general characteristics of parts of literature as prosody, or such coefficients of all literature as criticism, minorities are, sometimes at least, of as much importance as majorities, and that to omit them altogether is to risk, or rather to assure, an imperfect and dangerously imperfect product... Continue reading book >>

A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 By: George Saintsbury (1845-1933)

A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 is a comprehensive and insightful examination of the origins and development of the French novel. George Saintsbury skillfully navigates through centuries of literary history, offering readers a deep dive into the various movements, themes, and key figures that have shaped the genre.

One of the standout aspects of this book is Saintsbury's thorough research and attention to detail. He provides a wealth of information on lesser-known authors and works, shedding light on their contributions to the French novel tradition. Additionally, his analysis of major novels and writers such as Madame de La Fayette and Voltaire is both informative and engaging.

Saintsbury's writing is clear and accessible, making complex literary concepts easy to understand for readers of all levels. He strikes a good balance between academic scholarship and engaging storytelling, keeping the narrative flowing smoothly throughout.

Overall, A History of the French Novel, Vol. 1 From the Beginning to 1800 is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or the history of the novel. It is a valuable resource that will appeal to scholars, students, and general readers alike.

First Page:

A HISTORY OF THE FRENCH NOVEL

MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED

LONDON BOMBAY CALCUTTA MADRAS MELBOURNE

THE MACMILLAN COMPANY

NEW YORK BOSTON CHICAGO DALLAS SAN FRANCISCO

THE MACMILLAN CO. OF CANADA. LTD. TORONTO

A HISTORY OF THE FRENCH NOVEL

(TO THE CLOSE OF THE 19TH CENTURY)

BY GEORGE SAINTSBURY

M.A. AND HON. D.LITT. OXON.; HON. LL.D. ABERD.; HON. D.LITT. DURH.; FELLOW OF THE BRITISH ACADEMY; HON. FELLOW OF MERTON COLLEGE, OXFORD; LATE PROFESSOR OF RHETORIC AND ENGLISH LITERATURE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

VOL. I

FROM THE BEGINNING TO 1800

MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED ST. MARTIN'S STREET, LONDON 1917

PREFACE

In beginning what, if it ever gets finished, must in all probability be the last of some already perhaps too numerous studies of literary history, I should like to point out that the plan of it is somewhat different from that of most, if not all, of its predecessors. I have usually gone on the principle (which I still think a sound one) that, in studying the literature of a country, or in dealing with such general characteristics of parts of literature as prosody, or such coefficients of all literature as criticism, minorities are, sometimes at least, of as much importance as majorities, and that to omit them altogether is to risk, or rather to assure, an imperfect and dangerously imperfect product... Continue reading book >>

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