French Seventeenth-century Literature

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French Seventeenth-century Literature is written by Bernard Bourque and published by Peter Lang. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3039115375 (ISBN 10) and 9783039115372 (ISBN 13).

This volume of essays explores influences from Antiquity onwards that shaped the literary and cultural output of the French seventeenth century and the developments to which this period - the so-called 'classical' period - gave rise in later centuries. The thirteen essays in English and French cover three major areas: the continuation in French seventeenth-century literature and cultural events of themes found in previous centuries; internal changes within the body of writings by French seventeenth-century playwrights; the influence of seventeenth-century French writers on later centuries. The collection celebrates the life and scholarly achievements of the eminent dix-septiémiste Christopher J. Gossip, Emeritus Professor of French, University of New England, Australia.