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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.)
Author: Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905
EBook No.: 49943
Published: Sep 12, 2015
Downloads: 73
Language: French
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Subject: French essays
Subject: Villon, François, 1431-1463
Subject: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Subject: Julian, the Hospitaller, Saint
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905
EBook No.: 49943
Published: Sep 12, 2015
Downloads: 73
Language: French
Subject: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Subject: French essays
Subject: Villon, François, 1431-1463
Subject: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Subject: Julian, the Hospitaller, Saint
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.