Fenelon: His Life And Works (1914)

Fenelon: His Life And Works is a biography of Francois de Salignac de la Mothe-Fenelon, a French archbishop, theologian, and writer who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book was written by Paul Janet and originally published in 1914. The biography covers Fenelon's early life and education, his rise to prominence in the French court, his appointment as archbishop of Cambrai, and his eventual fall from favor due to his opposition to the king's policies. The book also explores Fenelon's theological and philosophical views, including his advocacy for quietism, a contemplative approach to spirituality that emphasizes inner peace and detachment from worldly concerns. In addition to the biography, the book includes selections from Fenelon's writings, including his famous work The Adventures of Telemachus, a novel that was widely read in the 18th century and influenced writers such as Voltaire and Rousseau. Overall, Fenelon: His Life And Works provides a comprehensive look at the life and thought of one of France's most important thinkers and writers of the early modern period.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.