Félicité: Étude sur la poésie de Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Montesquiou-Fézensac, Robert, comte de, 1855-1921

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Félicité: Étude sur la poésie de Marceline Desbordes-Valmore" by Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac is a scholarly examination of the poetry of Marceline Desbordes-Valmore, likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and poetic contributions of Desbordes-Valmore, who is described as a both remarkable and sublime poetess, often associated with themes of love, innocence, and emotional depth. The text aims to illuminate her legacy, which, despite being appreciated by contemporaries like Lamartine and Hugo, has been overshadowed in later periods. The opening of this study sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of Desbordes-Valmore's poetry, emphasizing her unique voice and the emotional weight of her work. In the preface, the author acknowledges both the critical reception of Desbordes-Valmore and the misunderstandings surrounding her contributions to poetry. He discusses the challenges of adequately conveying the essence of her verses and outlines his intention to categorize her themes and inspirations, presenting her as a figure deserving of renewed recognition. Throughout, there is a tone of reverence and passionate defense of her artistry, as well as an exploration of her complex emotional landscape - a reflection of the poet's own struggles and triumphs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2021-07-31