Publisher's Synopsis
French Belles Lettres From 1640 to 1870 is a collection of literary works written by various French authors during the period of 1640 to 1870. The book includes a wide range of genres such as poetry, drama, essays, and novels. The collection showcases the evolution of French literature over three centuries and highlights the works of some of the most prominent authors of the time, including Moli�����re, Voltaire, Victor Hugo, and Gustave Flaubert. The literary works in this book are written in the French language and have been translated into English to make them accessible to a wider audience. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and the history of French culture.1901. Part of the Universal Classics Library. The works of Paul Scarron, Prosper Merimee, Count Volney, Gustave Flaubert; and Alphonse de LaMartine selected as exemplary examples of French belles lettres on the topics of humor, sentiment, and romance. Contents: Humor: The Strolling Players by Paul Scarron; Sentiment: The Ruins of Empires by Count Volney; Letters to Anonyma by Prosper Merimee; Twenty-five Years of My Life by Alphonse de Lamartine; and Romance: Salammbo by Gustave Flaubert.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.
