02369cam a22003013u 4500 54393 UtSlPG 20260610134244.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Gide, André, 1869-1951 Prétextes: Réflexions sur quelques points de littérature et de morale Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-03-20 Produced by Winston Smith. Images made available by The Internet Archive. "Prétextes: Réflexions sur quelques points de littérature et de morale" by André Gide is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores various themes regarding literature, morality, and the influences that shape an individual’s thoughts and artistic expression. Through his reflections, Gide discusses the relationship between the author and their influences, as well as the consequences of societal norms on personal development. The opening of "Prétextes" consists of Gide's first conference titled "De l'influence en Littérature," in which he defends the concept of influence in artistic creation. He posits that all individuals are susceptible to various influences, which can either enhance or constrict their potential. Gide emphasizes that influences are not inherently good or bad; rather, they depend on the nature of the individual receiving them. He recalls Goethe’s experiences with influence and insists that the ability to be affected by external forces shows an openness to growth, arguing against the modern fear of losing one's individuality through external influences. The chapter establishes a critical framework for understanding how external elements contribute to artistic creation and personal identity, preparing readers for the broader discussions that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French literature -- History and criticism https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54393 95227 95227