| Author |
Boulenger, Marcel, 1873-1932 |
| Title |
Lettres de Chantilly
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
A la gloire de Carducci -- Le latin -- Cavaliers antiques -- Histoire contemporaine d'un mot -- Le goût français -- La haine des arbres -- Des nuances qui passent, et un son qu'on oublie -- Pour écrire: «Je vous aime» -- Les lettres de nos amies -- Pour causer -- Le choix d'un livre -- Ne pas aimer la musique -- En être -- Le jeune homme thé, ou Mascarille -- Le dandysme -- Noblesse chevaline -- Noblesse humaine -- A propos du duel -- Les jeux sanglants -- Far West! -- Les libellules des plages -- La piste.
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| Credits |
Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Lettres de Chantilly" by Marcel Boulenger is a literary work written in the early 20th century. This text seems to explore cultural and intellectual themes, potentially addressing the nature of literary heritage, the perceptions of literary figures, and the nuances of national identity, particularly in relation to the Latin races. The book appears to reflect on the impact of Italian poet Giosuè Carducci, suggesting an exploration of his legacy and its connection to broader cultural sentiments. The opening of the work introduces the subject of an homage to Giosuè Carducci, emphasizing the emotional resonance felt by those who recognize his contributions to literature, despite perhaps not fully grasping his poetry. Boulenger contrasts the admiration for Carducci with a commentary on the challenges of language translation, hinting at a deeper reflection on the significance of literary traditions and influences. The author presents an engagement with historical context, specifically the evolution of Italian literature and its intersections with national identity, setting a tone that blends literary critique with societal observation. (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 |
French essays
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64912 |
| Release Date |
Mar 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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