02636cam a22003373u 4500 37630 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 20 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 20" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary collection likely written in the mid-19th century. This work includes discussions and analyses of various literary topics, with a particular focus on the influence of notable figures and works in literature. The book specifically opens with an exploration of the themes found in Xavier de Maistre’s poignant narrative, "Le Lépreux de la Cité d'Aoste," which delves into profound human emotions such as isolation and suffering. The beginning of the volume introduces readers to the setting of the discussion, as Lamartine reflects on his past experiences at the Jesuit college during the time of Napoleonic rule. He introduces Louis de Vignet, who is connected to the writer Xavier de Maistre. Their friendship and literary interests are depicted as they plan to read "Le Lépreux de la Cité d'Aoste" during a mountain excursion. This sets the stage for an exploration of the themes of solitude and human connection, particularly as they relate to the titular character, a leper living in isolation. The narrative hints at a deep emotional journey through the reading of this work, foreshadowing the impact it has on the characters involved and the broader implications for understanding human suffering and compassion. (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/37630 78470 78470