""Portraits of Men"" is a collection of essays written by French literary critic and writer, Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, originally published in 1891. The book is a compilation of portraits of various men who have influenced the author's life and work in different ways. The portraits are written in Sainte-Beuve's signature style, which is characterized by a blend of literary criticism, personal anecdotes, and psychological analysis. Some of the notable men featured in the book include French writer and philosopher, Jean ...
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""Portraits of Men"" is a collection of essays written by French literary critic and writer, Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, originally published in 1891. The book is a compilation of portraits of various men who have influenced the author's life and work in different ways. The portraits are written in Sainte-Beuve's signature style, which is characterized by a blend of literary criticism, personal anecdotes, and psychological analysis. Some of the notable men featured in the book include French writer and philosopher, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, French playwright and poet, Moli re, and French Romantic poet, Alfred de Musset. Through his portraits, Sainte-Beuve offers insights into the personalities, motivations, and contributions of these men, while also reflecting on his own experiences and perspectives. The book is considered a classic of French literature and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literature and the arts.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.
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