French Literature and Its Background: The Seventeenth Century (Volume 2)
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A foundational academic volume exploring the rich literary landscape of 17th-century France. Part of a broader six-volume series edited by John Cruickshank, this book provides a scholarly reassessment of major literary figures of the period, situating them firmly within their intellectual, religious, and social contexts. Through a series of essays, the volume bridges the gap between literary analysis and historical background. It examines the hierarchical social structure, the influence of the Church and the Counter-Reformation, and the development of key themes in French thought, education, and society. As an essential resource for students of French literature and intellectual history, it remains a respected text for those studying the complexities of the era that produced writers like Racine, Molière, and Pascal.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A foundational academic volume exploring the rich literary landscape of 17th-century France. Part of a broader six-volume series edited by John Cruickshank, this book provides a scholarly reassessment of major literary figures of the period, situating them firmly within their intellectual, religious, and social contexts. Through a series of essays, the volume bridges the gap between literary analysis and historical background. It examines the hierarchical social structure, the influence of the Church and the Counter-Reformation, and the development of key themes in French thought, education, and society. As an essential resource for students of French literature and intellectual history, it remains a respected text for those studying the complexities of the era that produced writers like Racine, Molière, and Pascal.
