Hérault de Séchelles, Marie-Jean 1759-1794 creator Aulard, F.-A. (François-Alphonse) 1849-1928 Lalauze, Adolphe 1838-1906 text utu 2024 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Voyage à Montbard" by Marie-Jean Hérault de Séchelles is a detailed account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the author's visit to the estate of the esteemed naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, offering insights into both the man and his work. As a memoir intertwined with philosophical musings, it reflects Hérault's admiration for Buffon's intellect and contribution to natural history. The opening of the work sets the tone for Hérault's narrative, detailing his eager anticipation to meet Buffon, who, despite being afflicted with pain, graciously invites him to his home. Upon arriving in Montbard, Hérault is struck by both the physical setting and Buffon's storied presence. He describes both the comte's remarkable composure in the face of suffering and his penchant for vanity, while also showcasing Buffon’s intellectual vigor and the gravity with which he navigated discussions about life, nature, and society. The author intertwines personal anecdotes with broader reflections on art, style, and the impact of genius, alluding to the rich legacy left by Buffon while establishing an intimate connection with the illustrious figure whose greatness he perceived. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-02-19 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) Originally published: Paris: Librairie des bibliophiles, 1890 Naturalists -- France -- Biography Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, comte de, 1707-1788 QH Paris: Librairie des bibliophiles, 1890 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hn28km https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72990 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.hn28km https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72990 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134704.0 72990