From Montaigne to Molière : Or the Preparation for the Classical Age of French Literature

Tilley, Arthur

Cambridge University Press（2015/10発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 238 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781107544680
• DDC分類 840.9

Full Description

First published in 1923, as the second edition of a 1908 original, this book presents an account of French literature during its 'transition from the Renaissance to the Classical Age'. The text was written by the renowned Cambridge Classical scholar and literary critic Arthur Augustus Tilley (1851-1942). Rather than provide a complete literary history, Tilley focuses on 'the various forces, political, religious, social, and literary, which helped bring about change.' A chronological table and English translations are included in the appendices. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in literary criticism, the writings of Tilley and the development of French literature.

Contents

Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; 1. Introductory; 2. The restoration of peace and order; 3. Malherbe and the critical spirit; 4. The Catholic revival; 5. The Hôtel de Rambouillet and the organisation of society; 6. The académie française; 7. Corneille and classical tragedy; 8. Comedy before Molière; 9. The reign of bad taste; 10. Descartes - Port Royal - Pascal; 11. Pascal and French prose; Appendix A. Chronological table; Appendix B. English translations; Index.