Quarante Fauteuils De L'Académie Française 1634-1886

quarante fauteuils de l'Académie Française 1634-1886

by Charles Barthelémy

This book, compiled by the French historian Charles Barthelémy, presents concise biographies of all the members of the Académie Française from its founding in 1634 to 1886. The work offers insights into the lives and contributions of prominent figures in French literature and language, providing a historical context for the evolution of the institution and its impact on the French language and culture. It covers a significant period in French history, encompassing major literary and social movements.

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