Essays On French Novelists (1891)

Essays on French Novelists is a collection of critical essays written by George Saintsbury, a renowned literary critic and historian. The book was first published in 1891 and features essays on some of the most prominent French novelists of the 19th century, including Gustave Flaubert, Emile Zola, and Honor����� de Balzac.The essays provide a thorough analysis of the works of each author, including their style, themes, and literary techniques. Saintsbury examines the social and cultural context in which each author wrote, as well as their influence on the development of the novel as a literary form.The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes essays on individual authors, while the second part features essays on broader topics related to French literature, such as the development of the novel in France and the influence of French literature on English writers.Essays on French Novelists is a valuable resource for students and scholars of French literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of the novel as a literary form. Saintsbury's insightful analysis and engaging writing style make this book a pleasure to read and a valuable addition to any literary collection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.