Lamartine, Alphonse de 1790-1869 creator text utu 2011 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 08" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a collection of literary discussions written in the mid-19th century. The book comprises monthly dialogues that engage with various philosophical and literary topics, focusing on notable figures like the Comte de Maistre. It explores themes such as morality, governance, and the nature of good and evil through engaging prose and thought-provoking questions. The opening of the text presents a vivid scene where the narrator reflects on a beautiful summer night in St. Petersburg as he and his companions travel by boat along the Neva River. In this serene setting, a conversation is sparked about the nature of happiness and morality, particularly regarding the disposition of the "perverse" individuals in society. As the dialogue unfolds, it captures the essence of Lamartine's literary approach—melding appreciation for beauty and nature with deeper philosophical inquiries about the human condition, aligning it with the overarching themes of the entire work. This introduction sets the stage for an exploration of literary and moral philosophy, inviting readers into a world of rich discourse and introspection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-14 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) Original publication data not identified Literature -- History and criticism French literature -- History and criticism France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 PN Original publication data not identified 32003460 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37075 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37075 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133838.0 37075