02273cam a22003133u 4500 41738 UtSlPG 20260610133944.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Elder, Marc, 1884-1933 Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland 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 2012-12-30 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Deux essais: Octave Mirbeau, Romain Rolland" by Marc Elder is a critical study written in the early 20th century. This work examines the literary and philosophical contributions of two prominent French authors, Octave Mirbeau and Romain Rolland, highlighting their perspectives on art, society, and human experience. The text seems to delve into their lives, works, and the broader social context in which they created, appealing to readers interested in literary criticism and the evolution of modern thought. The opening of the work introduces both authors and sets a reflective tone. It paints vivid descriptions of Mirbeau's countryside retreat where he finds solace in nature and gardening, emphasizing his connection to life and art. The narrative generally shifts to exploring the hardships faced by humans and the value of pain and struggle as vital components of existence, suggesting that both authors grapple with profound themes of suffering and creativity. As Elder contrasts their approaches and ideals, he hints at the complexities and contradictions within each author's philosophy, setting the stage for a deeper analysis of their literary legacies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41738 82577 82577