Prosper Merimee: 1854-1855 - Softcover

Prosper Merimee : 1854-1855

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Prosper Merimee De 1854 a 1855' is a detailed scholarly exploration of a critical period in the life and career of the eminent French writer and historian Prosper Mérimée. Authored by the noted academic Pierre Trahard, this work examines the mid-1850s, a time when Mérimée was deeply embedded in the social and political fabric of the Second French Empire as a close confidant to Empress Eugénie and Emperor Napoleon III.The study provides an in-depth look at Mérimée's intellectual evolution, his administrative responsibilities as the Inspector General of Historical Monuments, and his prolific correspondence. Trahard meticulously reconstructs these two years to show how Mérimée navigated the complexities of court life while continuing to contribute to the literary and cultural heritage of France. The volume offers significant insights into the transition of his literary style and his reflections on the changing political landscape of Europe.As an essential resource for scholars of 19th-century French literature, this book illuminates the personal and professional challenges faced by one of France's most versatile men of letters. It serves as both a focused biography and a cultural history of the mid-19th-century French elite, highlighting Mérimée's enduring influence as a master of the short story and a guardian of national history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781025930411

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