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_aGosse, Edmund, _d1849-1928 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aThree French Moralists and The Gallantry of France |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-11-19 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aIntroduction -- Three French moralists: La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyère, Vauvenargues -- The gallantry of France -- Bibliographical note. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Thierry Alberto, Don Perry and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Three French Moralists and The Gallantry of France" by Edmund Gosse is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century that explores the influence of three notable French moralists—La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyère, and Vauvenargues—on the cultural ethos of France, particularly during the wars of the early 1900s. The work aims to illuminate the philosophical depth and the principles of gallantry embedded in the writings of these authors and how they embody the French spirit amidst the trials of warfare. The beginning of the book sets the tone for an analytical exploration of the essence of French gallantry, situating it within the historical and moral discourses provoked by the writings of La Rochefoucauld, La Bruyère, and Vauvenargues. Gosse reflects on how the ideals expressed by these writers resonate with the soldiers' experiences during World War I, emphasizing themes of duty, honor, and the shifting perceptions of heroism as the war progressed. He introduces La Rochefoucauld as a pivotal figure, known for his cynical yet insightful maxims about human nature, and begins to explore the moral landscape influenced by his thoughts, which strive to reveal the truth behind human motivations and egoism. The exploration promises to weave personal narratives alongside philosophical reflections, offering a rich tapestry of French intellectual history that is both reflective and engaging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- France | ||
| 653 | _aLa Rochefoucauld, François, duc de, 1613-1680 | ||
| 653 | _aLa Bruyère, Jean de, 1645-1696 | ||
| 653 | _aVauvenargues, 1715-1747 | ||
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