Book #123553

Prelude to the Enlightenment: French Literature, 1690-1740

Geoffrey Atkinson, Abraham C. Keller

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Publisher: Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1970.

Price: $40.00

An edition in Fine condition in a price-clipped Near Fine dust-jacket.

This book offers a comprehensive overview of French literature from the seventeenth century to the eighteenth century, highlighting the ways in which the Enlightenment impacted the literary landscape. The authors provide a historical context for each work, discussing the literary movements and debates that shaped the literature of the time. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in French literature, from students studying for French exams to general readers looking for a more in-depth understanding of the era.; 8vo; 221 pages.