Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 23 by Alphonse de Lamartine

"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 23" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary review published during the late 19th century. This installment features an in-depth discussion of the works of Russian author Ivan Turgenev, particularly focusing on "Les Récits d'un Chasseur." The text explores the themes of servitude, the struggles of Russian peasants under serfdom, and the nuanced portrayal of their lives, while praising Turgenev's literary craftsmanship. The opening of this work sets the stage for an exploration of Turgenev's contribution to literature, emphasizing his depiction of the Russian peasantry amidst the oppressive system of serfdom. Lamartine reflects on Turgenev's ability to authentically capture the struggles and characteristics of the Russian people, as well as their relationship with nature. This segment serves not only as a critique of Turgenev's work but also as a commentary on the social conditions of Russia during that time, highlighting the author's skillful observations and the broader implications for Russian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869
Title Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 23
Credits Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Carlo Traverso, Christine
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy 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. 49397
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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