Life of the Romantics (1820-1848)

Author: (French) Martin-Figeier / Hang Ling
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The charm of art strikes everyone, demanding the right to become an artist, at least the right to live the "artist's life." Passion and vitality, ideals and pursuits give birth to an era of youth and romance. The 19th-century French Romantic Movement is a vivid and colorful chapter in the history of world literature and art. This book traces the development of the Romantic Movement, showcasing the profound changes that swept across various fields of French literature, art, thought, politics, and more between 1820 and 1848. The authors vividly and meticulously depict the "Romantics," not only revealing the intellectual journeys, career developments, and daily lives of Romantic masters such as Hugo, George Sand, Delacroix, and Berlioz to the readers but also uncovering the lesser-known aspects of the Romantics—the artistic pursuits and living conditions of the numerous "little Romantics"—thus presenting readers with a dazzling and vibrant picture of the Romantic era.