Publisher's Synopsis
Sainte-Beuve is a book written by Lewis Freeman Mott that delves into the life and work of the French literary critic, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Sainte-Beuve's life, from his childhood in the city of Boulogne to his rise as one of the most influential literary critics of his time.Mott explores Sainte-Beuve's literary career, examining his critical essays, biographies, and other works that helped shape the literary landscape of France in the 19th century. The book also delves into Sainte-Beuve's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with depression and illness.Throughout the book, Mott provides a nuanced analysis of Sainte-Beuve's work, highlighting his contributions to literary criticism and his influence on other writers and thinkers of his time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and the history of literary criticism.The Story Of One Of The Most Striking Personalities Of The Nineteenth Century: Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, The Greatest Literary Critic Of France.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.
