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Ferdinand BrunetiereFrench writer, historian, literary theorist, critic.
Date of Birth: 19.07.1849
Country:  France |
Content:
- Ferdinand Brunetière: A French Literary Critic
- Academic Career and Honors
- Literary Contributions
- 1883: "Le Roman naturaliste" (The Naturalist Novel)
- 1897: "La Science et la religion" (Science and Religion)
Ferdinand Brunetière: A French Literary Critic
Born in Toulon on July 19, 1849, Ferdinand Brunetière was a renowned French writer, historian, and literary critic. He graduated from the Lycée Louis-le-Grand and became a regular contributor to the journal "Revue des Deux Mondes" in 1874.
Academic Career and Honors
From 1886 to 1892, Brunetière lectured on French language and literature at the École normale. He was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honour in 1887. In 1890, he became the secretary of the "Revue des Deux Mondes," and in 1893, its editor. That same year, he was inducted into the Académie française.
Literary Contributions
Brunetière authoritatively published several significant literary works:
1880: "Études critiques sur la littérature française" (Essays on French Literature)
1883: "Le Roman naturaliste" (The Naturalist Novel)
1890: "L'Évolution de la critique" (The Evolution of Criticism)1892: "Les Époques du théâtre français" (The Eras of French Theater)
1894: "L'Évolution de la poésie lyrique" (The Evolution of Lyric Poetry)
1897: "La Science et la religion" (Science and Religion)
1904: "Sur les chemins de la croyance" (On the Paths of Belief)1906: "Honoré de Balzac"
Literary Conservatism
Brunetière was a staunch defender of French classicism. He was skeptical of emerging literary trends, particularly Naturalism, which he deemed disruptive. His criticism played a significant role in shaping the literary landscape of his time and continues to be studied today.
