02475cam a22003373u 4500 22618 UtSlPG 20260610133524.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32003460 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 01 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-09-16 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 01" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a reflective literary work written in the mid-19th century. This text serves as a collection of monthly discussions that explore the nature of literature, alongside the author's personal experiences and thoughts on writing. Lamartine delves into the emotional and intellectual facets of literature, establishing a connection between personal sentiment and the broader human experience. The opening of the work introduces Lamartine's exploration of literature through a series of intimate reflections on his childhood and formative years. He describes the stark landscape of his birthplace and the early influences of his mother, who kindled his love for reading and writing. These descriptions serve as a backdrop for understanding how literature transformed from a mere concept into a vital part of his existence. Through anecdotes of his experiences with books and writing, he emphasizes the profound connection between literature and personal growth, suggesting that the essence of literature lies in its ability to evoke shared feelings and thoughts across generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism French literature -- History and criticism France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22618 63735 63735