Publisher's Synopsis
Literary Reminiscences is a book written by Edouard Grenier, a French literary critic and historian. The book is a collection of essays and recollections of the author's encounters with some of the most prominent figures in French literature, including Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, and Emile Zola. Grenier shares his personal experiences and reflections on these writers, providing insight into their personalities and creative processes. The book also includes discussions on the broader literary movements of the time, such as Romanticism and Naturalism. Literary Reminiscences is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French literature and the cultural history of France in the 19th century.1899. Grenier, diplomat and poet, recalls his experiences with contemporaries who held high places in art and literature. Contents: Lamartine; Heinrich Heine; Charles Nodier and Musset; George Sand; Merimee-Sainte Beuve; On the Threshold of the Academy; Ponsard and Augier; and Epilogue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
