Publisher's Synopsis
Les Quarante Médaillons de l'Académie, by J. Barbey D'Aurevilly, offers insightful and often provocative biographical sketches of members of the Académie française. Written with Barbey D'Aurevilly's characteristic wit and sharp observation, the work provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and personalities of some of the most prominent literary figures of 19th-century France.
First published in 1864, this collection remains valuable for its critical perspectives on French literary history and its intimate portrayal of the intellectual elite. Barbey D'Aurevilly's essays blend biography with literary criticism, making "Les Quarante Médaillons" an engaging read for anyone interested in French literature and the inner workings of its most prestigious institution.
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