Eugene Geruzez

Eugene Geruzez

French literary historian, was a professor at the Sorbonne
Date of Birth: 06.01.1799
Country: France

Content:
  1. French Literary Historian and Sorbonne Professor
  2. Major Works
  3. "Essais sur l'éloquence et la philosophie de saint Bernard" (1839)
  4. Posthumous Publications

French Literary Historian and Sorbonne Professor

Early Life and Career

The renowned French literary historian was a distinguished professor at the prestigious Sorbonne University. He dedicated his life to the study and dissemination of French literature.

Major Works

Among his notable contributions to literary scholarship are the following works:

"Histoire de l'éloquence politique et religieuse en France au XIV, XV et XVI siècles" (1837-1838)

"Essais sur l'éloquence et la philosophie de saint Bernard" (1839)

"Essais de littérature française" (4th ed., 1883)
Magnum Opus

His most renowned work, "Histoire de la littérature française depuis ses origines jusqu'à la Révolution (15th ed., 1882)," was a comprehensive and influential history of French literature. It was followed by a companion volume, "Histoire de la littérature française pendant la Révolution" (6th ed., 1877).

Posthumous Publications

After his passing, a collection of his essays and reflections, "Mélanges et pensées" (1866), was published with an introduction by the renowned writer and critic Prévost-Paradol.

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