Bernardin de Saint-Pierre : a life of culture

Author(s)

• Cook, Malcolm

Bibliographic Information

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre : a life of culture

Malcolm Cook

Legenda, 2006

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-178) and index

"Modern Humanities Research Association and Maney Publishing"

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book explores the importance of Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's principal works, notably the novel Paul et Virginie. It provides an account of the writer's significance and status in a period of French history which saw the transition from monarchy to republic and empire.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Formative Years 2. Early Adventures 3. The Exotic Colony 4. Building for the Future 5. A Publishing Sensation 6. The Reception of the Etudes 7. Paul et Virginie 8. Bernardin and the Revolution 9. Towards the End 10. Conclusion

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Details

• NCID: BA85348840
• ISBN:
  • 9781900755818
• LCCN: 2007408498
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 182 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PQ2065.Z5
  • DC22 : 848.509
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814
  • LCSH : Authors, French -- 18th century -- Biography
  • LCSH : Enlightenment -- France -- Biography