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100	1		_aDowden, Edward, _d1843-1913
245	1	2	_aA History of French Literature : _bShort Histories of the Literatures of the World: II.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-02-27
508			_aProduced by Ron Swanson
520			_a"A History of French Literature" by Edward Dowden is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The work offers an in-depth exploration of the development of French literature, tracing its evolution from medieval texts to the romantic movement and beyond, highlighting key authors, genres, and literary movements. The opening of the book outlines Dowden's perspective on the complexity and vastness of French literary history, acknowledging that a complete understanding requires contributions from multiple scholars. He emphasizes that while he draws upon the expertise of his collaborators, the insights presented reflect his interpretation of their collective work. This portion sets the stage for a thematic analysis of French literature, beginning with medieval poetry and prose, including religious narratives, epics like "The Song of Roland", and the rise of lyrical poetry. Through this introduction, readers can expect a comprehensive examination of the social, historical, and cultural contexts that have shaped French literature over the centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench literature -- History and criticism
700	1		_aGosse, Edmund, _d1849-1928
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24700
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