9781330165508 - Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the Cosmopolitan Spirit in Literature: A Study of the Literary Relations Between, France and England During the Eighteenth Century (Classi... (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the cosmopolitan spirit in literature, a phenomenon that emerged during the 18th century due to increased interaction between France and England. The author argues that the cosmopolitan spirit, or interest in and appreciation of foreign literature, was primarily driven by English influence on French writers and thinkers. The author traces the origins of this influence to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, which led to a significant Protestant emigration from France to England. The Protestant refugees acted as cultural intermediaries, transmitting English ideas and literary works to French audiences. The author highlights the role of key figures like Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who was heavily influenced by English literature, particularly the novels of Samuel Richardson. Through Rousseau and other writers, English literature became a major force in shaping the development of French literature during the 18th century and beyond, leading to a shift away from the classical tradition and towards a more cosmopolitan and diverse literary landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.