Lamartine, Alphonse de 1790-1869 creator text utu 2012 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 07" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary essay written in the mid-19th century. This volume appears to focus on the intersection of literature and the arts, particularly through a detailed exploration of the works of the painter Léopold Robert and the influences of notable figures from the Bonaparte family. The book delves into artistic inspiration, creative processes, and the melancholic themes of love and loss embodied in Robert's life and works. The opening portion introduces the reader to the context of the discussion, focusing specifically on Léopold Robert, an artist characterized by his intense emotions and personal struggles. Lamartine reflects on Robert’s relationship with members of the Bonaparte family and how their dynamic influenced Robert's artistry. As the narrative unfolds, Lamartine illustrates various encounters and impressions of these historical figures, intertwining their personal stories with the evolution of Robert’s artistic expression. Throughout this introductory section, there is a palpable sense of longing and tension as Lamartine foreshadows the tragic outcomes of Robert’s passionate existence, setting the stage for themes of beauty, inspiration, and eventual heartache that resonate within the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-10-14 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Keith J Adams, 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/41054 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41054 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133934.0 41054