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Four Novelists of the Old Regime

Four Novelists of the Old Regime

Palache, John Garber

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFrench History

ISBN10: 1025663381
ISBN13: 9781025663388
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Four Novelists of the Old Regime provides an in-depth analysis of the literary contributions and lives of four major figures who defined the French novel during the 18th century. John Garber Palache examines the cultural and social climate of the Ancien Régime, illustrating how the era's unique tensions and perspectives were captured in the prose of its most significant writers. By exploring the development of narrative techniques and the evolution of the novel as a genre, the work offers a comprehensive look at the intellectual foundations of pre-revolutionary France.

The book delves into the themes of manners, morality, and social artifice, providing critical context for some of the most enduring works of French literature. Palache's study highlights the intersection of biography and literary art, demonstrating how these novelists reflected and influenced the shifting values of their time. Four Novelists of the Old Regime is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the novel, French cultural history, and the literary legacy of the 18th century.

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