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100 1 _aStrachey, Lytton,
_d1880-1932
245 1 0 _aLandmarks in French Literature
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-06-01
505 0 _aOrigins -- The Middle Ages -- The Renaissance -- The age of transition -- The age of Louis XIV -- The eighteenth century -- The Romantic movement -- The age of criticism -- Conclusion.
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Wilelmina Mallière, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Landmarks in French Literature" by Lytton Strachey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book offers an in-depth examination of the development of French literature from its origins in the Middle Ages through significant historical periods such as the Renaissance and the Age of Louis XIV. It likely addresses the evolution of literary styles and themes, highlighting prominent works and authors that have shaped French literary tradition. The opening of "Landmarks in French Literature" begins with a discussion of the origins of French literature, tracing its roots in the transition from Roman civilization to the Middle Ages. Strachey highlights the emergence of the French language and its unique evolution, contrasting it with English literature's dual origins. He introduces early literary forms such as the "Chansons de Geste" and "Romans Bretons", detailing their characteristics, themes, and significance. This portion establishes the groundwork for understanding the broader context of French literature as the author outlines how different influences—the Latin heritage and Celtic stories—shaped the nascent literary voice that would develop into a rich tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench literature -- History and criticism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12670
999 _c54088
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