02577cam a22003373u 4500 30917 UtSlPG 20260610133715.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32003460 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 04 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-10 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 04" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary critique written in the mid-19th century. This volume appears to focus on the works of poet Alfred de Musset, providing analysis and commentary on his poetry and themes. The text not only examines the literary merit of Musset's works but also addresses the complexities of sensuality, morality, and the influence of personal experiences on artistic expression. The opening of the volume introduces a discussion about Musset's poetry through a contemplative lens, comparing the feelings of intoxication and pleasure found in his verses to the experience of sampling a bouquet of flowers. Lamartine seeks to analyze the dualities present in Musset's work, distinguishing between poignant beauty and potential moral pitfalls, particularly as these relate to youthful readers and ideals. He references specific poems and characterizes Musset's subject matter—juxtaposing love, desire, violence, and the consequences of hedonism—indicating a critical stance while recognizing the emotional power of Musset’s writing. The section elaborates on the beginnings of Musset's career, emphasizing both the originality and problematic nature of his thematic explorations. (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/30917 71763 71763