02438cam a22003373u 4500 37617 UtSlPG 20260610133846.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32003460 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 17 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-10-05 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 17" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary collection likely written in the mid-19th century. This volume presents a monthly discussion on literary themes and figures, focusing on the life and works of Italian poet Vittorio Alfieri. The book intricately explores Alfieri's complex relationships and dilemmas, particularly emphasizing his passionate love for the Countess d'Albany. The opening of this volume delves into Alfieri's exile in Naples, where he writes to the Countess while finding solace in nature. It describes the tensions around their love as societal pressures and his previous commitments complicate their relationship. Although Alfieri initially revels in his artistic solitude, he is eventually driven by both his love and the turbulent political landscape, leading to significant conflicts that compel him to navigate a precarious existence filled with emotional turmoil and artistic aspiration. This nuanced narrative sets the stage for exploring deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the search for creative expression amidst societal expectations. (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/37617 78457 78457