Sainte-Beuve

Sainte-Beuve is a biographical book written by Lewis Freeman Mott about the life and works of the French literary critic and writer, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Sainte-Beuve's career, from his early years as a poet and journalist to his later work as a literary critic and member of the Acad�����mie Fran�����aise.Mott delves into Sainte-Beuve's life, exploring his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of the time, including Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, and George Sand. The book also covers Sainte-Beuve's literary theories and methods, which were influential in shaping the modern study of literature.The author provides a detailed analysis of Sainte-Beuve's most famous works, including his monumental study of French literature, Portraits litt�����raires, and his essays on the Romantic movement. Mott also examines the controversies and criticisms that Sainte-Beuve faced during his lifetime, including accusations of political bias and plagiarism.Overall, Sainte-Beuve is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of French literature and literary criticism. Mott's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book an essential resource for scholars and general readers alike.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.