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Selections From Theophile Gautier
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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025976884
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Selections From Theophile Gautier provides a carefully curated survey of the vast and varied literary output of one of the 19th century's most versatile French authors. As a central figure in the transition from Romanticism to the Parnassian school, Théophile Gautier exerted a profound influence on the development of modern European literature. This volume brings together a representative cross-section of his work, illustrating his mastery as a poet, novelist, and critic.
The collection emphasizes Gautier's devotion to the principle of art for art's sake, a philosophy that prioritized aesthetic beauty and technical precision over social or moral utility. Included are examples of his evocative prose and his finely crafted verse, which together demonstrate his talent for vivid description and formal elegance. From the rich imagery of his poetry to the psychological intrigue of his shorter fiction, these selections capture the breadth of Gautier's creative genius. This work remains a significant resource for readers and scholars interested in the evolution of French letters and the enduring legacy of a writer who championed stylistic perfection above all else.
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