The Modern Language Review, 1914, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint)

J. G. Robertson, G. C. Macaulay

ISBN 10: 1330933427 / ISBN 13: 9781330933428

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

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Print on Demand. This book explores the work of the 19th Century German poet Alfred de Vigny, examining the development of his philosophical outlook. The author argues that de Vigny's early pessimistic outlook gave way to a more optimistic worldview. This was not a sudden shift but a gradual change in his thinking, and this book examines the influences that led to it, such as the untimely death of his mother and a disastrous love affair. The author explores the impact of these events and other factors on the moods expressed by de Vigny's verse, such as melancholy and altruism. The book places de Vigny within the context of the broader Zeitgeist, examining the influence of French Romanticism. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Modern Language Review, 1914, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330933427
• ISBN 13: 9781330933428
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Explore early 20th‑century literary scholarship in one compact issue.

The January 1914 volume of The Modern Language Review surveys medieval and modern literature and philology with critical notes, reviews, and new publications.

This issue gathers scholarly discussions, bibliographic notes, and periodical reviews that illuminate trends in language, poetry, drama, and literary history. It offers a window into how contemporary scholars analyzed authors, editions, and sources, while previewing forthcoming titles in the field.

• In‑depth discussion of Alfred de Vigny’s optimistic turn and its biographical context.
• Reviews of critical works on French literature, philology, and translation studies.
• Notes on textual scholarship, editorial history, and the development of literary criticism.
• New publications list across French, German, English, and Romance languages.

Ideal for readers of literary history, philology, and early 20th‑century scholarly debate who want context for classic and contemporary criticism alike.