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Title: La petite Ville; Paysages

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from
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nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "La petite Ville; Paysages" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of poetic and reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book provides an intimate exploration of life in a small provincial town, capturing moments of beauty and decay in the natural landscape and urban settings. In its pages, Gourmont reflects on themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the contrast between nature and human endeavors. In this collection, the author paints vivid scenes from the small town, such as the railway station as a hub of activity set against the backdrop of crumbling architecture and the silent church towers. Each essay brings forth a different aspect of the town's character, showcasing its landscapes, the rhythms of life among its inhabitants, and the lingering presence of history in its ruins and institutions. Gourmont's writing is perceptive and imbued with a sense of wistfulness, emphasizing the juxtaposition of fleeting moments and the deeper, often melancholic, connections to place and memory that define human existence in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915

EBook No.: 60798

Published: Nov 27, 2019

Downloads: 55

Language: French

Subject: French literature -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: La petite Ville; Paysages

Note: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Bibliothèque
nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "La petite Ville; Paysages" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of poetic and reflective essays written in the early 20th century. The book provides an intimate exploration of life in a small provincial town, capturing moments of beauty and decay in the natural landscape and urban settings. In its pages, Gourmont reflects on themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the contrast between nature and human endeavors. In this collection, the author paints vivid scenes from the small town, such as the railway station as a hub of activity set against the backdrop of crumbling architecture and the silent church towers. Each essay brings forth a different aspect of the town's character, showcasing its landscapes, the rhythms of life among its inhabitants, and the lingering presence of history in its ruins and institutions. Gourmont's writing is perceptive and imbued with a sense of wistfulness, emphasizing the juxtaposition of fleeting moments and the deeper, often melancholic, connections to place and memory that define human existence in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915

EBook No.: 60798

Published: Nov 27, 2019

Downloads: 55

Language: French

Subject: French literature -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.