Mademoiselle De Maupin, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book delves into the life and works of a renowned 19th-century French poet, novelist, and art critic, offering a captivating exploration of his artistic journey and the cultural landscape of his time. Born in the south of France, the poet's early life was marked by a yearning for his birthplace and a deep love for literature, especially the works of Romantic writers. His artistic temperament and passion for beauty led him to pursue painting and embrace the burgeoning Romantic movement in French literature. The book vividly portrays the poet's involvement in the vibrant world of Parisian art and literature, highlighting his association with influential figures like Victor Hugo and GÃ©rard de Nerval. It examines his literary contributions, including his early poems, the controversial novel "Mademoiselle de Maupin," and his role as a dramatic critic. The author skillfully situates the poet's work within the context of the Romantic era, exploring themes of beauty, passion, and the rejection of bourgeois values. The book's insightful analysis sheds light on the poet's complex relationship with Romanticism, his satirical take on the movement's excesses, and his enduring belief in the power of art and imagination. By exploring the poet's life and works, this book offers a compelling perspective on the Romantic era and its lasting impact on French literature and art, revealing the timeless allure of pursuing beauty and challenging societal norms. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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