Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature - 5. The Romantic School in France

In 'Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature – 5. The Romantic School in France,' Georg Brandes offers an incisive and comprehensive exploration of the romantic movement that flourished in France during the 19th century. Through a meticulous examination of writers such as Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, and G√©rard de Nerval, Brandes elucidates the thematic and stylistic innovations that characterized this pivotal literary period. His critical approach intertwines historical context with literary analysis, revealing how romanticism acted as both a reaction to and a departure from the... Next