Publisher's Synopsis
The Modern Novelists of France, written by David Mitchell Aird in 1847, is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the French literary scene of the time. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the most prominent French novelists of the period, including Honore de Balzac, Victor Hugo, George Sand, and Alexandre Dumas.Aird's work provides a historical and cultural context for each of these writers, examining their lives and works and placing them within the broader literary and social movements of the time. He explores the themes and styles of each writer, as well as their contributions to the development of the novel as a literary form.The book is notable for its detailed and nuanced analysis, as well as its engaging and accessible writing style. It offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century French literature and the writers who helped shape it. The Modern Novelists of France is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the novel or the cultural and literary history 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.
