The Life and Travels of Xavier Marmier, (1808-1892) - Bringing World Literature to France

Zusatztext Wendy S. Mercer's biography of Xavier Marmier is in many respects a remarkable piece of work. Remarkable indeed for the quality and extent of the research undertaken in order to produce what is and will certainly remain the most comprehensive account of Marmier's life and publications. Remarkable also for the clarity and straightforwardness of Mercer's style and presentation which make her book very enjoyable to read ... But what makes Mercer's book remarkable in the first place is its subject: the incredibly rich and interesting life of Xavier Marmier. Informationen zum Autor Wendy S. Mercer is Senior Lecturer in French at University College, London Klappentext A household name in nineteenth-century France, Xavier Marmier's work had a significant influence on literary and intellectual developments both in France and the countries he visited. Marmier's achievements are assessed in their intellectual and historical context, within the framework of his colourful and somewhat controversial private life. Zusammenfassung A household name in nineteenth-century France, Xavier Marmier's work had a significant influence on literary and intellectual developments both in France and the countries he visited. Marmier's achievements are assessed in their intellectual and historical context, within the framework of his colourful and somewhat controversial private life.

Product details

• Authors: Wendy S Mercer, Wendy S (Senior Lecturer in French Mercer, Wendy S. Mercer
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.10.2007
• EAN: 9780197263884
• ISBN: 978-0-19-726388-4
• No. of pages: 349
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 235 mm x 25 mm
• Series: British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Monographs; British Academy Postdoctoral F; British Academy Monographs; British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Monographs; British Academy Postdoctoral F
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > Romance linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 19th Century, Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900, Romance, Italic & Rhaeto-Romanic languages, Romance, Italic and Rhaeto-Romanic languages