
Hippolyte Taine
Hippolyte Adolphe Taine was a French historian, critic and philosopher. He was the chief theoretical influence on French naturalism, a major proponent of sociological positivism and one of the first practitioners of historicist criticism. Literary historicism as a critical movement has been said to originate with him. Taine is also remembered for his attempts to provide a scientific account of literature.

The French Revolution - Volume 2
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.2-4]
By Hippolyte Taine

History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3)
"History of English Literature Volume 1 (of 3)" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical analysis written during the mid-19th century. This work focuses on ...
By Hippolyte Taine

The Modern Regime, Volume 1
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.5-6]
By Hippolyte Taine

History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3)
"History of English Literature Volume 3 (of 3)" by Hippolyte Taine is a scholarly analysis of English literary history written in the late 19th centur...
By Hippolyte Taine

The Modern Regime, Volume 2
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.5-6]
By Hippolyte Taine

The Philosophy of Art
"The Philosophy of Art" by Hippolyte Taine is a philosophical treatise on aesthetics and art theory, written in the mid-19th century. This work consol...
By Hippolyte Taine

The Ancient Regime
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.1]
By Hippolyte Taine

The French Revolution - Volume 3
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.2-4]
By Hippolyte Taine

History of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)
"History of English Literature Volume 2 (of 3)" by Hippolyte Taine is a scholarly work written during the late 19th century. This volume continues the...
By Hippolyte Taine

A Tour Through the Pyrenees
"A Tour Through the Pyrenees" by Hippolyte Taine is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the Pyr...
By Hippolyte Taine

The French Revolution - Volume 1
Part of the series Origins of contemporary France. [v.2-4]
By Hippolyte Taine

The Origins of Contemporary France, Complete Table of Contents
"The Origins of Contemporary France, Complete Table of Contents" by Hippolyte Taine is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This...
By Hippolyte Taine