02347cam a22003253u 4500 58723 UtSlPG 20260610134343.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Barine, Arvède, 1840-1908 Bernardin de St. Pierre Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-01-19 Produced by ellinora, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Bernardin de St. Pierre" by Arvède Barine is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the life and literary contributions of Jacques Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, known primarily for his classic novel "Paul and Virginia." The biography delves into Saint-Pierre's unique perspective on nature, his philosophical views, and the emotional struggles that shaped his writings. At the start of the biography, the author describes Saint-Pierre's early life, highlighting his family's eccentricities and his childhood experiences that fostered a deep connection with nature. It recounts his aspirations to travel and explore the world, particularly the idea of founding an ideal republic modeled after Rousseau's philosophies. As he embarks on various voyages and encounters notable figures, we see the unfolding of his literary journey, revealing the complex interplay between his personal experiences and his eventual writings. This opening establishes a portrait of a passionate thinker whose ideals were often challenged by the harsh realities of life, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of his literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814 Birrell, Augustine, 1850-1933 Gordon, James Edward https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58723 99550 99550