| Author |
Heumann, Albert |
| LoC No. |
13024354
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| Title |
Le Mouvement littéraire Belge d'expression française depuis 1880
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Le Mouvement littéraire Belge d'expression française depuis 1880" by Albert Heumann is a literary analysis written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the evolution and significance of Belgian literature in French, particularly from 1880 onwards, examining its unique characteristics and contributions to the broader literary landscape. Heumann seeks to highlight how this movement was shaped by Belgium's historical and cultural context, showcasing various authors and literary figures that define this literary expression. The opening of the book presents a preface that discusses the influence of geography, history, and societal conditions on the development of Belgian literature. In this introduction, Camille Jullian, who provided the preface, reflects on the misconception that Belgium lacks a rich literary tradition due to its fragmented history and political struggles. He asserts that the establishment of Belgium as a free nation in the 19th century allowed a new generation of writers to emerge and flourish, leading to a vibrant literary scene. The author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the notable figures and literary movements that have arisen in Belgium, emphasizing the importance of understanding these works in relation to their cultural and historical backdrop. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Belgian literature (French) -- 19th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Belgian literature (French) -- 20th century -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Belgian literature (French)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34783 |
| Release Date |
Dec 29, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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