First Readings From Modern French Writers (1855)

First Readings From Modern French Writers is a book edited by Gustave Chouquet and published in 1855. The book is a collection of literary works by some of the most prominent French writers of the time, including Victor Hugo, Alphonse de Lamartine, and Alfred de Musset, among others.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different genre of literature. The sections include poetry, drama, fiction, and essays. Each section begins with an introduction by Chouquet, providing some background information on the authors and their works.The poetry section includes works by Lamartine, Hugo, and Charles Baudelaire, among others. The drama section includes plays by Victorien Sardou and Eugene Scribe. The fiction section includes short stories by Honore de Balzac and George Sand, among others. The essays section includes works by Francois-Rene de Chateaubriand and Michel de Montaigne.Overall, First Readings From Modern French Writers provides a comprehensive overview of French literature of the mid-19th century. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in French literature or the cultural history of France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.