02216cam a22003013u 4500 58792 UtSlPG 20260610134344.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ George, Walter Lionel, 1882-1926 Anatole France 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 2019-01-30 Produced by ellinora, Charlie Howard, 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.) "Anatole France" by Walter Lionel George is a critical monograph written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life, literary significance, and philosophical outlook of the French author Anatole France, delving into his views on irony, politics, religion, and social issues. It appears that George admires France for his sharp wit and critical insight while simultaneously addressing the complexities and controversies surrounding his literary contributions. The opening of the book introduces the context in which the author wrote, notably during the backdrop of World War I. George reflects on how the tumultuous atmosphere of war contrasts with France's pacifist ideologies and literary style. He emphasizes the importance of understanding France not just as an individual, but as a product of various French historical epochs, highlighting his remarkable ability to intertwine irony with compassion in his works. George's personal reflections and observations set the stage for a deeper analysis of France’s literary achievements and provide an engaging exploration of the author’s nuanced perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France, Anatole, 1844-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58792 99619 99619