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Claire, duchesse de Duras, was a reluctant writer. The three novellas that she did publish were only done so in order to prevent any possible plagiarism. Since she had a famous salon in post-Revolutionary Paris, plagairism was a viable threat. She was the close friend of Chateaubriand, who she had met while in exile in London, and who helped her in publishing her books. Plagiarism refers to the use of anothers ideas, information, language, or writing, when done without proper acknowledgment of the original source. ...
The salon is a 17th century French idea, a gathering of stimulating and attractive people of quality under the roof of an inspiring hostess, partly to amuse one another and partly to refine their taste and increase their knowledge through conversation and readings, consciously following Horaces definition of the...
The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...
François-René de Chateaubriand François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand (September 4, 1768 – July 4, 1848) was a French writer and diplomat considered the founder of Romanticism in French literature. ...
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Claire de Duras treated complex and controversial subjects, primarily dealing with oppressed/marginalized characters. She explored many fundamental principles of the French Revolution, touched upon debates that were Enlightenment in nature (i.e. the equality of all men-- and women). In holding with these subjects, tragedy is a common theme. For a long time she was seen as the writer of small and unimportant sentimental novels, but recent criticism has revealed her works to be treasure troves of postmodern identity theory. It is likely she has not been well read because her choice and treatment of subject could not be appreciated until recently; she was ahead of her time. The period of the French Revolution is very important in the history of France and the world. ...
The Age of Enlightenment refers to the 18th century in European philosophy, and is often thought of as part of a larger period which includes the Age of Reason. ...
Tragedy is a form of drama characterized by seriousness and dignity, usually involving a conflict between a character and some higher power, such as the law, the gods, fate, or society. ...
Postmodernity (also called post-modernity or the postmodern condition) is a term used by philosophers, social scientists, art critics and social critics to refer to aspects of contemporary art, culture, economics and social conditions that are the result of the unique features of late 20th century and early 21st century...
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Published posthumously - Pensées de Louis XIV, extraites de ses ouvrages et de ses lettres manuscrites. Thoughts of Louis XIV: extracts of his writings. (1827)
Louis XIV King of France and Navarre By Hyacinthe Rigaud (1701) Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné) (September 5, 1638–September 1, 1715) reigned as King of France and King of Navarre from May 14, 1643 until his death. ...
1827 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
Unfinished works - Le Moine du Saint-Bernard. The Monk of Saint-Bernard.
- Les Mémoires de Sophie. Sophie's Memoirs.
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