Oeuvres complètes de Charles Péguy (tome 1)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Péguy, Charles, 1873-1914

Contributor:

Millerand, Alexandre, 1859-1943

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"ŒUVRES COMPLÈTES DE CHARLES PÉGUY (TOME 1)" by Charles Péguy is a collection of prose works likely written in the late 19th to early 20th century. This composition includes both personal letters and critiques, reflecting Péguy's thoughts on politics, society, and truth, as well as his engagement in pivotal social issues of his time. Central themes revolve around the Dreyfus Affair and Péguy's tumultuous relationship with French republicanism and socialism. The beginning of this work features a sweeping introduction by Alexandre Millerand, which paints an intimate portrait of Péguy as a passionate seeker of truth and justice amid societal upheaval. It touches on the poet and thinker's commitment to combating falsehoods, particularly during the Dreyfus Affair, and his disdain for political deceptions. The first letter, directed to a friend, outlines Péguy's everyday struggles as a teacher in the provinces, contrasting the mundane realities of provincial life with the fervent political climate of Paris. He emphasizes the importance of integrity in journalism and politics, arguing that the pursuit of truth should always prevail, even against pressures from organizations and societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Christian Boissonnas and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2018-04-22