Personal Correspondence Between Gustave Flaubert & George Sand

Personal Correspondence Between Gustave Flaubert & George Sand

Author: Gustave Flaubert

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-10-06

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 8027218039

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This eBook edition of "Personal Correspondence Between Gustave Flaubert & George Sand" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was an influential French writer who was perhaps the leading exponent of literary realism of his country. He is known especially for his first published novel, Madame Bovary, for his Correspondence, and for his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert. Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin (1804-1876), best known by her pseudonym George Sand, was a French novelist and memoirist. She is equally well known for her much publicized romantic affairs with a number of artists, including the composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin and the writer Alfred de Musset. She corresponded with Gustave Flaubert. Despite their obvious differences in temperament and aesthetic preference, they eventually became close friends. Excerpt: "You worry me when you tell me that your book will blame the patriots for everything that goes wrong. Is that really so? and then the victims! it is quite enough to be undone by one's own fault without having one's own foolishness thrown in one's teeth. Have pity! There are so many fine spirits among them just the same! Christianity has been a fad and I confess that in every age it is a lure when one sees only the tender side of it; it wins the heart. One has to consider the evil it does in order to get rid of it…."


The Personal Correspondence of George Sand & Gustave Flaubert

The Personal Correspondence of George Sand & Gustave Flaubert

Author: Gustave Flaubert

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2017-06-21

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 8075834135

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"You worry me when you tell me that your book will blame the patriots for everything that goes wrong. Is that really so? and then the victims! it is quite enough to be undone by one's own fault without having one's own foolishness thrown in one's teeth. Have pity! There are so many fine spirits among them just the same! Christianity has been a fad and I confess that in every age it is a lure when one sees only the tender side of it; it wins the heart. One has to consider the evil it does in order to get rid of it…." Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was an influential French writer who was perhaps the leading exponent of literary realism of his country. He is known especially for his first published novel, Madame Bovary, for his Correspondence, and for his scrupulous devotion to his style and aesthetics. The celebrated short story writer Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert. Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin (1804-1876), best known by her pseudonym George Sand, was a French novelist and memoirist. She is equally well known for her much publicized romantic affairs with a number of artists, including the composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin and the writer Alfred de Musset. She corresponded with Gustave Flaubert. Despite their obvious differences in temperament and aesthetic preference, they eventually became close friends.


The Letters of William Gaddis

The Letters of William Gaddis

Author: William Gaddis

Publisher: New York Review of Books

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 1681375842

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A revelatory collection of correspondence by the lauded author of titanic American classics such as The Recognitions and J R, shedding light on his staunchly private life. UPDATED WITH OVER TWO DOZEN NEW LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS Now recognized as one of the giants of postwar American fiction, William Gaddis shunned the spotlight during his life, which makes this collection of his letters a revelation. Beginning in 1930 when Gaddis was at boarding school and ending in September 1998, a few months before his death, these letters function as a kind of autobiography, and also reveal the extent to which he drew upon events in his life for his fiction. Here we see him forging his first novel, The Recognitions (1955), while living in Mexico, fighting in a revolution in Costa Rica, and working in Spain, France, and North Africa. Over the next twenty years he struggles to find time to write the National Book Award–winning J R (1975) amid the complications of work and family; deals with divorce and disillusionment before reviving his career with Carpenter’s Gothic (1985); then teaches himself enough about the law to produce A Frolic of His Own (1994). Resuming his lifelong obsession with mechanization and the arts, he finishes a last novel, Agapē Agape (published in 2002), as he lies dying. This newly revised edition includes clarifying notes by Gaddis scholar Steven Moore, as well as an afterword by the author’s daughter, Sarah Gaddis.


The Correspondence of George Sand and Gustave Flaubert

The Correspondence of George Sand and Gustave Flaubert

Author: Gustave Flaubert

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-06

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13:

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The Correspondence of George Sand and Gustave Flaubert captures a brilliant epistolary exchange that traverses the breadth of nineteenth-century French literary tradition. Within this collection, readers witness the unfolding of a deep, intellectual companionship that greatly influenced the literary output and critical reception of both authors. The volume is a testament to the diversity of literary styles and preoccupations of the period, showcasing the dialogue between two distinct yet harmoniously aligned literary voices. Through their letters, Sand and Flaubert navigate the realms of political tumult, aesthetic debates, and personal tribulations, offering unparalleled insights into the life of the writer in the nineteenth century. The contributors to this anthology, Sand and Flaubert, were titans of French literature, each bringing to the table a unique perspective shaped by divergent backgrounds and philosophies. Despite their differences, the correspondence reveals a mutual respect and understanding that transcends their individual stances, embodying the era's sociopolitical and cultural dynamism. Their letters create a rich tapestry that reflects the complexities of the human condition, guided by two of the most influential minds of their time. This collection is not merely an academic exercise but a doorway into the vibrant intellectual milieu of 19th-century France. It offers readers a unique opportunity to witness the interplay of ideas and emotions between two literary giants, enriching our understanding of their works and the period in which they lived. For scholars and enthusiasts of French literature, this volume is an invaluable resource that deepens our comprehension of the literary landscape of the time and the enduring power of written correspondence in shaping literary history.


Anton Chekhov: Letters, Diary, Reminiscences & Biography

Anton Chekhov: Letters, Diary, Reminiscences & Biography

Author: Anton Chekhov

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-20

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13:

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Anton Chekhov's 'Letters, Diary, Reminiscences & Biography' offers a profound insight into the life and mind of one of the greatest Russian authors of all time. This collection not only provides a comprehensive look at Chekhov's personal thoughts, experiences, and relationships but also sheds light on the social and political context of his time. The reader will be captivated by Chekhov's literary style, which is characterized by its simplicity and realism, a key component of the Russian literary tradition. The intimate details shared in his personal writings add depth to the understanding of his famous works such as 'The Cherry Orchard' and 'Uncle Vanya'. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Russian literature alike, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary genius. Anton Chekhov's ability to capture the complexities of human nature with such precision is truly remarkable, making this collection a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling and character development.


The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters

The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters

Author: Gustave Flaubert

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-21

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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The George Sand-Gustave Flaubert Letters by Gustave Flaubert is a collection of letters between famous 19th-century French novelists George Sand and Gustave Flaubert. The letters of Gustave Flaubert range in date from 1829, when he was 7 or 8 years old, to a day or two before his death in 1880. They are considered one of the finest bodies of letters in French literature, admired even by many who are critical of Flaubert's novels.


Writers and Revolution

Writers and Revolution

Author: Jonathan Beecher

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-04-01

Total Pages: 495

ISBN-13: 1108905234

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Focusing on the efforts of nine European intellectuals, including Tocqueville, Flaubert and Marx, to make sense of 1848, Jonathan Beecher casts a fresh and engaging perspective on the experience and impact of the Revolution, and on why, within two generations, a democratic revolution had twice culminated in the dictatorship of a Napoleon.


Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris

Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris

Author: Peter Brooks

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2017-04-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0465096077

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From a distinguished literary historian, a look at Gustave Flaubert and his correspondence with George Sand during France's "terrible year" -- summer 1870 through spring 1871 From the summer of 1870 through the spring of 1871, France suffered a humiliating defeat in its war against Prussia and witnessed bloody class warfare that culminated in the crushing of the Paris Commune. In Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris, Peter Brooks examines why Flaubert thought his recently published novel, Sentimental Education, was prophetic of the upheavals in France during this "terrible year," and how Flaubert's life and that of his compatriots were changed forever. Brooks uses letters between Flaubert and his novelist friend and confidante George Sand to tell the story of Flaubert and his work, exploring his political commitments and his understanding of war, occupation, insurrection, and bloody political repression. Interweaving history, art history, and literary criticism-from Flaubert's magnificent novel of historical despair, to the building of the reactionary monument the Sacréoeur on Paris's highest summit, to the emergence of photography as historical witness-Brooks sheds new light on the pivotal moment when France redefined herself for the modern world.