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First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of André Maurois (1885-1967).
List of contents
Preface; Introduction. M. André Maurois et son oeuvre; 1. Conseils à un jeune homme; 2. Extrait des dialogues sur le commandement; 3. Rouen; 4. Au pays des articoles - une tempête à bord d'un yacht; 5. Les mondes imaginaires (Méïpe) - Strasbourg; 6. Disraëli; 7. Études anglaises - Madame du Deffand; 8. Études anglaises - Ruskin; 9. Études anglaises - Oscar Wilde; 10. Ariel; 11. Byron - les Byron de Newstead; Notes.
About the author
André Maurois was a French author and biographer, born on July 26, 1885, and died on October 9, 1967. He is best known for his biographical works, including the celebrated 'Lelia: The Life of George Sand,' which won the prestigious Goncourt Prize in 1954. In addition to his biographical works, Maurois was also a prolific novelist and essayist. One of his notable works in this genre is 'Ariel: A Shelley Romance'. The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of the English Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and his relationship with his wife, Mary Shelley, the author of 'Frankenstein.' Maurois's writing style is characterized by its elegance and clarity, and he was known for his ability to capture the personalities of his subjects in his biographical works. His works were widely translated and enjoyed great popularity both in France and abroad.
Summary
First published in 1931, this book presents a series of extracts from the writings of André Maurois (1885–1967). The text is presented in the original French with a special preface by the author and detailed notes.
