Theophile Gautier (1890)

von Maxime Du Camp

204 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The book ""Theophile Gautier"" by Maxime Du Camp, published in 1890, is a comprehensive biography of the French writer and literary critic Theophile Gautier. Gautier was a prominent figure in the French literary scene of the 19th century, known for his poetry, novels, and critical essays.The book begins with a detailed account of Gautier's childhood and early life, tracing his literary influences and early writings. It then moves on to explore his career as a writer, including his involvement with the Romantic movement and his contributions to literary journals such as La Presse and Le Constitutionnel.Du Camp also delves into Gautier's personal life, including his relationships with women and his travels throughout Europe and the Middle East. The book includes numerous anecdotes and personal reflections from Gautier's friends and colleagues, providing a vivid portrait of the writer and his times.Throughout the book, Du Camp offers insightful analysis of Gautier's literary works, placing them in the context of the broader literary and cultural trends of the time. The book concludes with an assessment of Gautier's legacy and influence on French literature.Overall, ""Theophile Gautier"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important figure in French literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Geschichte und Kritik
• ISBN: 9781437292053
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC