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Bernardin de St. Pierre

By Arvède Barine
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The biography charts his obscure youth and travels, a formative voyage to the Isle of France, and an influential encounter with J. J. Rousseau that precedes a personal crisis and the turn to literature. It examines his descriptive theory and major writings, especially the Études de la Nature and the pastoral romance Paul and Virginia, highlighting a persistent belief that Providence arranged nature for human happiness, his sermonneur tone, and careful landscape detail. Later chapters treat his marriages, final works, death, and the mixed legacy of his style and ideas.

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Arvède Barine

Arvède Barine was a French author and historian known for his insightful works on notable figures of French history and literature. His writings often explore the lives and influences of prominent personalities, such as in his book "Bernardin de St. Pierre," which delves into the life of the celebrated writer and naturalist. Barine's other significant works include "La Grande Mademoiselle, 1627-1652" and "Louis XIV and La Grande Mademoiselle, 1652-1693," both of which reflect his interest in the intricacies of French royal history. Through his contributions, Barine has enriched the understanding of France's literary and historical heritage.

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