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This collection features letters penned by George Saintsbury, showcasing his insights and reflections on literature and life during his time. The correspondence reveals his thoughts on various authors, literary movements, and the art of writing itself, providing a glimpse into the intellectual landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The letters also highlight Saintsbury's personal experiences and relationships, making it a rich resource for understanding his contributions to literary criticism and scholarship.
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Introduces us to a group of memorable characters, variously eccentric, farcical and endearing. This book involves the reader in the labyrinthine creation of a purported autobiography. It anticipates modernism and postmodernism.
"Polite Conversation in Three Dialogues" by Jonathan Swift explores the nuances of social interaction. Swift's wit and linguistic creativity have significantly shaped the English language, contributing phrases like "raining cats and dogs" and many others.
In "The Lily of the Valley," Honoré de Balzac explores themes of love, duty, and societal constraints through the story of Felix de Vandenesse, who struggles with his feelings for a married woman. Set in early 19th-century France, the novel offers rich character development and a profound commentary on human relationships and social dynamics.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Brittany during the 1799 uprising, the narrative weaves a tale of romance and conflict between aristocrat Marie de Verneuil and royalist Alphonse de Montauran. Honoré de Balzac intricately blends military history with personal drama, reflecting the tensions of the era. Inspired by his trip to Brittany in 1828, Balzac meticulously crafted the story through multiple revisions, showcasing his fascination with the region's people and culture.
Joseph Andrews, first published in 1742, is in part a parody of Samuel Richardson's Pamela. But whereas Richardson's novel is marked by the virtues of female chastity and the triumph of steadfast morality, Fielding's Joseph Andrews is peopled with lascivious women, thieves, hypocrites, and general fools. As we follow the characters in their travels, what unfolds is a lively panoramic satire of mid-Georgian England. 1977
The Chouans is a gripping historical novel that tells the story of the Breton peasants who rebelled against the French Revolution. Written by Honoré de Balzac, one of the greatest French writers of all time, this book is a masterpiece of historical fiction. The Works of Honoré de Balzac is a definitive collection of his most famous works, and The Chouans is a must-read for any lover of historical fiction.