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100 1 _aWilkinson, William Cleaver,
_d1833-1920
245 1 0 _aClassic French Course in English
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-14
508 _aProduced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Classic French Course in English" by William Cleaver Wilkinson is a literary guide published in the late 19th century. This work aims to introduce English-speaking readers to significant French literature, through selected extracts from notable authors, accompanied by critical insights and historical context. The book's intention is to foster appreciation for the richness of French literary tradition while providing a framework for understanding its major contributions. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the breadth and uniqueness of French literature, highlighting its brilliance and relevance across various fields, such as eloquence, philosophy, and comedy. Wilkinson emphasizes the particular challenges of compiling a coherent course on such a vast literature that continues to evolve. He lays the groundwork for future explorations of individual authors, suggesting that readers will gain a proportional and trustworthy understanding of French classics through selected extracts alongside authorial critiques, establishing the volume as a gateway to the appreciation of French cultural heritage. (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/23033
999 _c64098
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