Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 05 by Alphonse de Lamartine
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Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869
French
"Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 05" by Alphonse de Lamartine is a collection of literary essays written in the mid-19th century. This work engages with the foundational texts of Western literature, beginning with a detailed examination of Homer's epics, the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey," alongside reflections on the influence of ancient literat...
culture. The opening of the work presents a preamble where Lamartine addresses critics who have attacked his literary publication, defending its neutrality in political and religious matters while expressing his passion for literature. He reflects on the nature of criticism and the responsibilities of a writer, framing the discussion within the context of his forthcoming essays. Lamartine introduces the first topic with a focus on the significance of Greek literature and a historical perspective on Homer's works, highlighting how these texts serve as a bridge to understanding humanity and civilization throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mason Clark
5 months agoTo be perfectly clear, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Kenneth Wilson
2 months agoThis caught my eye instantly and the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. This deserves far more attention.
Michelle Campbell
5 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. A solid resoruce I will return to often.
Brian Flores
4 months agoI almost skipped this one, yet the depth of coverage exceeded my expectations. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
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Anthony Lopez
1 month agoWhat caught my attention immediately was that the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. Time very well spent.