Rimes familières by Camille Saint-Saëns
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| Author | Saint-Saëns, Camille, 1835-1921 |
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| Title | Rimes familières |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Rimes familières" by Camille Saint-Saëns is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. This literary work showcases a variety of lyrical compositions, reflecting themes such as nature, love, and the passage of time, all steeped in a melodic quality characteristic of Saint-Saëns' musical background. The poems are addressed to various individuals and often express personal sentiments intertwined with social commentary. The collection features a diverse range of poems, from the playful and light-hearted to the more introspective and philosophical. Notable pieces include "La Libellule," which evokes the delicate beauty of a dragonfly, and "Adam et Ève," exploring themes of temptation and consequence. Through a mixture of sonnets and other poetic forms, Saint-Saëns addresses friends, fellow artists, and even muses, weaving together a tapestry of artistic reflection and emotional depth. The work is marked by a classical elegance, underscoring the interplay between art and nature, as well as the joys and sorrows of human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19992 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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