Spicilège by Marcel Schwob
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| Author | Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905 |
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| Title | Spicilège |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | François Villon -- Robert Louis Stevenson -- George Meredith -- Plangôn et Bacchis -- Saint Julien l'Hospitalier -- La terreur et la petié -- La perversité -- La différence et la ressemblance -- Le rire -- L'art de la biographie -- L'amour -- L'art -- L'anarchie. |
| Credits | Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.) |
| Summary | "Spicilège" by Marcel Schwob is a literary work written in the late 19th century. The text delves into the life and legacy of the French poet François Villon, examining his influences, contemporary references, and the socio-historical context in which he lived. This exploration reveals Villon's profound impact on poetry, distinguishing him through his unique style and emotional depth, all while unraveling the complexities of his existence marked by misfortune and tumult. The opening of "Spicilège" presents an in-depth analysis of François Villon, tracing the roots of his literary fame back to the late 15th century and highlighting his connections to notable figures like Rabelais and Marot. The text meticulously details his uncertain origins, his upbringing under the care of Guillaume de Villon, and his tumultuous life filled with crime and exile. It sets the stage for a reflective exploration of Villon’s struggles, his academic life at the University of Paris, and the vibrant yet chaotic atmosphere of 15th-century Paris, ultimately positioning him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894 |
| Subject | French essays |
| Subject | Villon, François, 1431-1463 |
| Subject | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
| Subject | Julian, the Hospitaller, Saint |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49943 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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