De l'Amour / Édition revue et corrigée et précédée d'une étude sur les oeuvres de Stendhal par Sainte-Beuve

Name: De l'Amour / Édition revue et corrigée et précédée d'une étude sur les oeuvres de Stendhal par Sainte-Beuve
Author: Stendhal

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French Literature Philosophy & Ethics

About This Book

A detailed, often personal and analytical examination of romantic passion, presenting love as a complex sequence of psychological states. The author dissects types of attachment, the process by which admiration becomes passionate (crystallization), the role of imagination, vanity, and social conventions, and the differences between fleeting desire and lasting affection. Combining philosophical reflection, anecdote, and quasi-scientific taxonomy, the text maps stages, emotional triggers, and social obstacles to passion, and offers practical observations on how temperament and circumstance shape romantic experience.

About the Author

Stendhal

Stendhal, the pen name of Henri Beyle, was a French novelist and literary critic born in 1783. He is best known for his insightful exploration of love and ambition, particularly in his seminal works such as "The Red and the Black" and "The Charterhouse of Parma." Stendhal's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and keen observations of society, making him a pivotal figure in the development of the modern novel. His unique narrative style and exploration of the complexities of human emotion have left a lasting impact on literature, influencing countless authors and earning him a prominent place in the literary canon.