Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 13 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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"CoursFamilier de Littérature - Volume 13" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a critical examination of the political dynamics during the French Revolution, prominently focusing on the history of the Girondins, written in the mid-19th century. The text engages deeply with the events surrounding the period, exploring themes of governance, justice, and moral philosophy as they pertain to revolutionaries and royalty alike. Through detailed analysis, Lamartine discusses significant figures such as Louis XVI
and the various factions vying for control, illuminating the complexities of revolutionary thought. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth critique of the Girondins, exploring their political maneuvers, as well as their relationships with other revolutionary figures like Marat and Danton. Lamartine presents a reflective analysis of the Revolution’s events, particularly the consequences of the actions taken by revolutionary leaders regarding the monarchy, thereby illustrating the inherent chaos and moral dilemmas of the time. Through a blend of narrative and critique, he presents a viewpoint that grapples with the delicate balance of power, justice, and the often brutal nature of political conflict in revolutionary France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 32003460 |
| Title | Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 13 |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | French literature -- History and criticism |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40195 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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