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LoC No.: 22017934

Title: Deux romanciers de Provence: Honoré d'Urfé et Émile Zola
Le roman sentimental et le roman naturaliste

Note: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: "Essai qui a obtenu à l'Académie de Marseille le prix du Maréchal de Villars en 1887"

Credits: 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: "Deux romanciers de Provence: Honoré d'Urfé et Émile Zola" by Edmond Rostand is an essay written in the late 19th century. This work explores the contrasting literary styles and societal impacts of two prominent Provençal authors: Honoré d’Urfé, known for his sentimental romance, and Émile Zola, a key figure in naturalism. Rostand delves into the creative worlds these authors inhabited, offering insights into their respective influences on French literature and culture. At the start of the essay, the author establishes the context for comparing the two writers by highlighting the rich literary heritage of Provence. He notes how each novelist represents a distinct literary tradition—Urfé embodying elegance and romantic idealism, while Zola reflects a more brutal and realistic portrayal of contemporary society. Rostand introduces the theme of nostalgia for a bygone era, mentioning his admiration for d’Urfé's ability to romanticize life, juxtaposed with a critical examination of Zola’s stark realism. The opening sets the stage for a deeper analysis of how these authors' unique styles link to deeper social changes within their time and underscores the complexities of provincial identity through the lens of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918

Editor: Ripert, Emile, 1882-1948

EBook No.: 64966

Published: Mar 30, 2021

Downloads: 58

Language: French

Subject: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902

Subject: Urfé, Honoré d', 1567-1625

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 22017934

Title: Deux romanciers de Provence: Honoré d'Urfé et Émile Zola
Le roman sentimental et le roman naturaliste

Note: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Note: "Essai qui a obtenu à l'Académie de Marseille le prix du Maréchal de Villars en 1887"

Credits: 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: "Deux romanciers de Provence: Honoré d'Urfé et Émile Zola" by Edmond Rostand is an essay written in the late 19th century. This work explores the contrasting literary styles and societal impacts of two prominent Provençal authors: Honoré d’Urfé, known for his sentimental romance, and Émile Zola, a key figure in naturalism. Rostand delves into the creative worlds these authors inhabited, offering insights into their respective influences on French literature and culture. At the start of the essay, the author establishes the context for comparing the two writers by highlighting the rich literary heritage of Provence. He notes how each novelist represents a distinct literary tradition—Urfé embodying elegance and romantic idealism, while Zola reflects a more brutal and realistic portrayal of contemporary society. Rostand introduces the theme of nostalgia for a bygone era, mentioning his admiration for d’Urfé's ability to romanticize life, juxtaposed with a critical examination of Zola’s stark realism. The opening sets the stage for a deeper analysis of how these authors' unique styles link to deeper social changes within their time and underscores the complexities of provincial identity through the lens of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rostand, Edmond, 1868-1918

Editor: Ripert, Emile, 1882-1948

EBook No.: 64966

Published: Mar 30, 2021

Downloads: 58

Language: French

Subject: Zola, Émile, 1840-1902

Subject: Urfé, Honoré d', 1567-1625

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.