Edmond de Goncourt, with his brother Jules, created a significant body of work in 19th-century French literature. Their collaborative efforts produced novels that explored Parisian society and daily life. He also kept a detailed journal, offering insights into the literary and artistic circles of his time.
Pages from the Goncourt Journals
Pages from the Goncourt Journals
Synopsis
The Goncourt Journals provide an unparalleled look into Parisian life during the second half of the nineteenth century. This literary masterpiece chronicles an era, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt and their nascent modern sensibility. They explore diverse settings, from brothels to imperial receptions, engaging in sharp discussions about art and politics and trading gossip with contemporaries like Hugo and Zola. The journal also captures profound personal moments, including Edmond's vigil as his brother dies from syphilis, a record he continued for two more decades.
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Edmond de GoncourtProtagonist
Jules de GoncourtProtagonist
Victor HugoCameo
Charles BaudelaireCameo
Edgar DegasCameo
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The Goncourt Journals
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Pages from the Goncourt JournalsPaperback, 2006
472 pages
New York Review of BooksLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781590171905
