Catholic Literary France: From Verlaine To The Present Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163152607)

Catholic Literary France: From Verlaine To The Present Time is a book written by Jerome Keeler. This book is a comprehensive study of the role of Catholicism in French literature from the late 19th century to the present day. The author explores the works of prominent French writers such as Paul Verlaine, Fran�����ois Mauriac, Georges Bernanos, and Julien Green, among others, and how their Catholic faith influenced their writing.The book provides an in-depth analysis of the themes and motifs present in the works of these writers, including the struggle between faith and doubt, the role of the Church in French society, and the tension between modernity and tradition. Keeler also examines the impact of historical events such as World War II and the May 1968 protests on Catholic writers and their works.In addition to literary analysis, Catholic Literary France also provides a historical and cultural context for the works discussed. The book explores the role of Catholicism in French society and politics during the period covered, as well as the influence of other literary movements such as symbolism and surrealism.Overall, Catholic Literary France offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the intersection of Catholicism and literature in France, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of French literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jerome Keeler
ISBN-10: 1163152609
ISBN-13: 9781163152607
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d