Release date is 2011-08-12

Romans et nouvelles -- Théâtre -- Autobiographie -- Histoire -- Art français -- Japonisme.

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"Préfaces et manifestes littéraires" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a collection of literary prefaces and manifestos written in the late 19th century. This work brings together the various introductions the Goncourt brothers penned for their literary works over the years, reflecting their innovative thoughts on literature and the arts. The book covers a range of topics, including their perspectives on the novel, theater, and art, highlighting their quest to push the boundaries of literary expression and realism. The opening of the volume reveals the authors' reflections on their long literary journey and their desire to gather their prefaces and manifestos into a single compilation. They recount their early experiences as writers, including the challenges they faced and their ambitions to present a new vision of art and society through literature. Notable entries include their thoughts on the evolution of the novel, the importance of depicting the lives of the marginalized, and their critical views on contemporary literary trends. The tone is introspective and candid, inviting readers to explore the thoughts and philosophies that shaped the Goncourt brothers' contributions to literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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