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STENDHAL

STENDHAL

A Collection of Critical Essays
EssaysLiterary Fiction
Pages
171
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together critical essays from prominent authors and thinkers, exploring the works and enduring legacy of the influential French writer Stendhal. It delves into various themes, motives, and interpretations of his fiction, offering a comprehensive analysis of his contribution to literature. The essays provide a deep dive into Stendhal's literary impact and his place in the history of French fiction.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

IntellectualThought-ProvokingComplexInformative

Genres

Essays Literary Fiction

Authors

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Erich Auerbach

Erich Auerbach is the author of Mimesis, a foundational work in literary criticism. His writing explores the representation of reality in Western literature.

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Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986) was a French writer and philosopher, born and died in Paris. A central figure in post-war French existentialism and the lifelong companion of Jean-Paul Sartre, she wrote novels, philosophical essays and memoirs. Her 1949 treatise Le Deuxième Sexe (The Second Sex) is a foundational work of modern feminist thought. Her novel Les Mandarins won the Prix Goncourt in 1954. She also wrote a four-volume autobiography opening with Mémoires d'une jeune fille rangée (1958), t...