Publisher's Synopsis
Portraits of the Seventeenth Century Historic and Literary, Vol. 2 by Sainte-Beuve offers readers a captivating journey through the literary and historical landscape of 17th-century France. In this second volume, the renowned French literary critic Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve continues his insightful exploration of the era's most influential figures. With his characteristic blend of biographical detail and critical analysis, Sainte-Beuve brings to life the personalities, works, and cultural context of luminaries such as Madame de Sévigné, La Rochefoucauld, and Cardinal de Retz. Each portrait is meticulously crafted, offering readers a nuanced understanding of the subject's contributions to literature and society. This work not only serves as a valuable resource for scholars of French literature and history but also provides general readers with a vivid and engaging glimpse into the intellectual and social milieu of the Grand Siècle.
Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve (1804-1869) was a literary critic and one of the major figures of French literary history. This is the second volume of his collected articles and essays.
