The Symbolist Movement in Literature by Arthur Symons

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Author Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945
LoC No. 19004527
Title The Symbolist Movement in Literature
Note Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Introduction -- Balzac -- Prosper Mérimée -- Gérard de Nerval -- Théophile Gautier -- Gustave Flaubert -- Charles Baudelaire -- Edmond and Jules de Goncourt -- Villiers de l'Isle-Adam -- Léon Cladel -- A note on Zola's method -- Stéphane Mallarmé -- Paul Verlaine -- I. Joris-Karl Huysmans -- II. The later Huysmans -- Arthur Rimbaud -- Jules Laforgue -- Maeterlinck as a mystic -- Conclusion -- Bibliography and notes -- Translations.
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Summary "The Symbolist Movement in Literature" by Arthur Symons is a scholarly exploration of a literary movement written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the emergence and significance of Symbolism in French literature, discussing the ways in which it departed from previous literary norms to create a new form of expression that emphasizes the relationship between the seen and the unseen world. Symons probes into the lives and works of key figures associated with Symbolism, such as Baudelaire and Flaubert, illustrating their individual contributions to this profound shift in literary style. The opening of the book introduces the concept of symbolism as essential to literature and language itself, asserting that it is through symbols that individuals communicate and understand their existence. Symons references various thinkers, including Carlyle and Comte Goblet d'Alviella, to illustrate the complex origins and applications of symbolism. He discusses how Symbolism, particularly in the context of French literature, represents a conscious evolution from previous literary styles that were more focused on materialistic representation to one that seeks to express deeper spiritual truths. This introductory segment sets the stage for an in-depth examination of various influential authors and their roles in establishing the Symbolist canon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism
Subject Symbolism (Literary movement) -- France
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