Lamartine, Alphonse de,  1790-1869 <br/><br/>
Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 24 

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<br/><br/> Release date is 2015-07-08 
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<br/><br/> "Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 24" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a literary criticism essay written in the mid-19th century. The text delves into various aspects of Germanic literature, specifically focusing on the epic poem "Die Nibelungenlied." The work likely examines themes, characters, and the cultural significance of this classic piece, exploring its impact on literature and society.   The opening of the volume immerses the reader in the dramatic preparations for a grand journey to the court of King Etzel, highlighting the emotions of the characters involved, particularly Kriemhilt and her family. It introduces the tensions and foreshadowing of future conflicts, as they prepare for the journey amidst ominous warnings that hint at impending doom. The narrative sets a somber tone, accentuating the separation from loved ones and unfolding themes of fate, honor, and vengeance that pervade the larger epic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Literature -- History and criticism French literature -- History and criticism France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1900 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN