The Origins and Youth of Lamartine, 1790-1812

Lacretelle, Pierre de, 1886-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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406K words
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41

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Foreign Language Books Literary Figures Portrait GalleryLiterary GiantsInner GrowthRomanticismYouthful VibeBiographical Narrative19th CenturyFrench Flavor

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Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Les Origines et la Jeunesse de Lamartine 1790-1812 by Pierre de LacretelleAuthor: Lacretelle, Pierre de, 1886-,Language: French, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Jul 15, 2007

Editor's review

Les Origines et la Jeunesse de Lamartine 1790-1812 is a French-language biographical work by Pierre de Lacretelle focusing on the origins and youth of the French Romantic poet Lamartine. It is a Project Gutenberg public-domain ebook in French, classified under French literature. Its value lies in its focused account of Lamartine's development before 1812, making it suitable for readers interested in French Romantic literature, biographical writing, or the social context of nineteenth-century France. The text is a plain electronic edition with no translation notes or introduction; it requires good French and is best read alongside Lamartine's works and relevant historical materials. As a research-oriented work, it is better suited as supplementary material than as a first choice for beginners.

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  1. Before reading, familiarize yourself with Lamartine's basic biography and the Romantic background to lower the barrier to understanding.
  2. Read in chronological order, paying particular attention to family and educational experiences between 1790 and 1812.
  3. Read selections of Lamartine's major works alongside it, comparing biography and works for a fuller picture.

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About the author

Lacretelle, Pierre de, 1886- Author

Pierre de Lacretelle (1886–) was a French writer whose life and creative background are only sparsely documented in publicly available sources, making it difficult to describe in detail his education, career, or full range of literary activities. The library currently holds only one work by him, Les Origines et la Jeunesse de Lamartine 1790–1812, a study devoted to the early years and intellectual origins of the French Romantic poet Lamartine, examining his formative environment, family background, and first stirrings of creativity between 1790 and 1812. This choice of subject suggests a sustained interest in French literary history, particularly the spiritual formation of the Romantic generation of the nineteenth century. His writing leans toward meticulous source-based scholarship and biographical reconstruction, restrained in style and avoiding overt lyricism or speculation. The study offers a detailed reference for understanding Lamartine's early life and holds some value within the tradition of related biographical research. Given the limited public information, further verification is needed regarding his other works and literary standing.