Corneille expliqué aux enfants by Émile Faguet

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Author Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916
Illustrator Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773
Title Corneille expliqué aux enfants
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Summary "Corneille expliqué aux enfants" by Émile Faguet is an educational work written in the late 19th century. This book aims to introduce children and young people to the greatness of French literature, focusing specifically on the playwright Pierre Corneille. It presents not only his life and works but also seeks to extract moral lessons applicable to young readers, making the themes accessible and meaningful. The opening of the work sets the stage for discussing France during the reign of Louis XIII, a period characterized by both glory and hardship. Faguet emphasizes the importance of cultural and literary figures in imparting virtues like courage and patriotism to the nation’s youth. He introduces Corneille as a pivotal figure, highlighting his contributions to theatre and the profound sentiments he expressed through his works. The text serves as a blend of historical background and biographical detail, intending to nurture an appreciation of great literature and its moral underpinnings in young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Corneille, Pierre, 1606-1684 -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 41769
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 10, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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