Armand de Pontmartin, sa vie et ses oeuvres, 1811-1890

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Armand de Pontmartin, sa vie et ses œuvres, 1811-1890" by Edmond Biré is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life and literary contributions of Armand de Pontmartin, an influential figure in 19th-century French literature and criticism. It captures the intricacies of his childhood and family, alongside the social and literary milieu that shaped his career. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Pontmartin's origins, focusing on his family background, specifically the Ferrar family name, and the events of his early life. It discusses his upbringing during turbulent political times in France, including the impact of the Revolution and emigration on his family. The narrative emphasizes his formative years, highlighting the significance of education and family influence, particularly from his mother and uncle, in nurturing his passion for literature. As the chapter progresses, it sets the stage for his future academic pursuits and reveals the cultural environment of 19th-century France that would inform his later works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini, Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2016-01-15