The Literary Works (Paperback)

Paperback. "The Literary Works" provides a comprehensive scholarly examination of the diverse literary output of Count de Gobineau, a significant and complex figure in nineteenth-century French letters. Written by Arnold H. Rowbotham, this study moves beyond Gobineau's better-known sociological and historical theories to focus specifically on his contributions as a novelist, poet, and playwright. The work offers a detailed analysis of his major creative writings, exploring his stylistic evolution, philosophical themes, and the intellectual context of his time. Rowbotham evaluates the artistic merit of Gobineau's works, from his early romantic verses to his later prose masterpieces. By situating these writings within the broader landscape of European literature, the author highlights the tensions between Gobineau's aristocratic ideals and the changing social realities of the era. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of French literature and intellectual history, providing deep insights into a writer whose influence extended across political and cultural boundaries. "The Literary Works" remains a vital reference for understanding the interplay between individual creative expression and nineteenth-century thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …