"Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France" by Georg Brandes is a study of French literature’s Romantic era. The book looks at how society, politics, and art affected famous writers such as Victor Hugo, George Sand, and Alfred de Musset. It probably discusses how these writers responded to the political and social changes after the French Revolution and the growth of the middle class, including their battles against older writing rules. The book starts by describing the political scene from 1825 to 1835, explaining how young writers wanted to show their own ideas during a politically difficult time under King Louis Philippe. The literature of this period is shown as an emotional response to the boring, materialistic middle class, highlighting a desire for creative freedom and excitement, showing their conflicts against society and outdated art styles as they created their own voices and ideas.
Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France
By Georg Brandes
Amidst political turmoil and societal constraints, a generation of writers ignites a revolution of artistic liberty, challenging norms and expressing individualistic ideals.
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About the AuthorGeorg Morris Cohen Brandes was a Danish critic and scholar who greatly influenced Scandinavian and European literature from the 1870s through the turn of the 20th century. He is seen as the theorist behind the "Modern Breakthrough" of Scandinavian culture. At the age of 30, Brandes formulated the principles of a new realism and naturalism, condemning hyper-aesthetic writing and also fantasy in literature. His literary goals were shared by some other authors, among them the Norwegian "realist" playwright Henrik Ibsen.
Georg Morris Cohen Brandes was a Danish critic and scholar who greatly influenced Scandinavian and European literature from the 1870s through the turn of the 20th century. He is seen as the theorist behind the "Modern Breakthrough" of Scandinavian culture. At the age of 30, Brandes formulated the principles of a new realism and naturalism, condemning hyper-aesthetic writing and also fantasy in literature. His literary goals were shared by some other authors, among them the Norwegian "realist" playwright Henrik Ibsen.
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