"On Life and Letters" is a profound collection of literary criticism and philosophical essays by the Nobel Prize-winning author Anatole France. Within these pages, France explores the vast landscape of French and European literature, offering insightful commentary on the works of his contemporaries and predecessors alike. Known for his elegant prose and skeptical yet humanist worldview, France treats literary criticism as a "soul's adventure among masterpieces," inviting readers to engage deeply with the intellectual ...
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"On Life and Letters" is a profound collection of literary criticism and philosophical essays by the Nobel Prize-winning author Anatole France. Within these pages, France explores the vast landscape of French and European literature, offering insightful commentary on the works of his contemporaries and predecessors alike. Known for his elegant prose and skeptical yet humanist worldview, France treats literary criticism as a "soul's adventure among masterpieces," inviting readers to engage deeply with the intellectual currents of his time. This collection delves into a wide range of subjects, from the poetry of the era to the evolving nature of the novel. France's essays are not mere technical analyses; they are reflections on the human condition as expressed through the written word. Readers will find evocative discussions on major literary figures and musings on history, aesthetics, and the role of the critic. "On Life and Letters" remains a vital testament to the power of literature to shape culture and individual thought, showcasing the wit and erudition that established Anatole France as one of the preeminent literary figures of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Used-Good. Good hardback in Good dust jacket. Reprint, 1924. Spine faded and bumped, with slight bleeding of colour; dust jacket worn and chipped. Translated by A.W. Evans.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of On Life & Letters to cart. $9.90, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1924 by John Lane.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN:
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st UK edition, 8vo, 379pp, previous owner's name corner ffep, edges spotted and dusty, sl snags/wear to head of sp, still at least VG Copy in VG DJ minimally chpd/nicked head of spine.
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