02545cam a22003133u 4500 14541 UtSlPG 20260610133337.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 CT Berthelot, M. (Marcellin), 1827-1907 Séance De L'académie Française Du 2 Mai 1901 : Discours De Réception De M. Berthelot; Réponse De M. Jules Lemaître Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-31 Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Séance De L'académie Française Du 2 Mai 1901" by M. Berthelot and Jules Lemaître is a historical account composed in the early 20th century. This work captures a session of the French Academy, focusing primarily on the reception speech for the acclaimed scientist Joseph Bertrand and the ensuing response by Jules Lemaître. The text likely explores themes of intellectual legacy, the intersection of science and literature, and the cultural significance of the Academy's members. The opening of this work introduces the ceremony held by the Académie Française, with M. Berthelot delivering an eloquent acceptance speech as a new member. He pays homage to notable predecessors, recounting their influences, and setting the stage for a celebration of academic achievement. His speech is deeply infused with reflections on friendship, the weight of history, and the role of scholars in society, particularly highlighting the contributions of Joseph Bertrand, whom he venerates as a pioneer in science and literature. As he acknowledges the loss of past friends, he intertwines personal warmth with the scholarly tradition, emphasizing the lasting impact of their work. The atmosphere is both ceremonial and intimate, suggesting a profound respect for the honors of intellectual pursuit within the institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bertrand, Joseph, 1822-1900 Lemaître, Jules, 1853-1914 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14541 55929 55929