02581cam a22003373u 4500 40195 UtSlPG 20260610133923.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 32003460 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PN Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869 Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 13 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-07-10 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) "CoursFamilier de Littérature - Volume 13" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a critical examination of the political dynamics during the French Revolution, prominently focusing on the history of the Girondins, written in the mid-19th century. The text engages deeply with the events surrounding the period, exploring themes of governance, justice, and moral philosophy as they pertain to revolutionaries and royalty alike. Through detailed analysis, Lamartine discusses significant figures such as Louis XVI and the various factions vying for control, illuminating the complexities of revolutionary thought. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth critique of the Girondins, exploring their political maneuvers, as well as their relationships with other revolutionary figures like Marat and Danton. Lamartine presents a reflective analysis of the Revolution’s events, particularly the consequences of the actions taken by revolutionary leaders regarding the monarchy, thereby illustrating the inherent chaos and moral dilemmas of the time. Through a blend of narrative and critique, he presents a viewpoint that grapples with the delicate balance of power, justice, and the often brutal nature of political conflict in revolutionary France. (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/40195 81034 81034