
THE AFTER-SCHOOL SERIES.
CLASSIC FRENCH COURSE IN ENGLISH.
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CLASSIC FRENCH COURSE IN ENGLISH.
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The volume offers English‑speaking readers a concise tour through the highlights of French literary tradition, presenting carefully chosen passages from the most influential writers. Rather than a sweeping historical narrative, it lets the works speak for themselves, accompanied by clear explanations that illuminate style, themes and cultural background. The selection balances fame and lasting merit, ensuring that each excerpt remains both accessible and rewarding.
Covering figures from medieval chroniclers to Enlightenment philosophers, the book moves from Froissart’s vivid chronicles to the sharp wit of Voltaire, with brief biographical notes that place each author in context. The author’s disciplined approach limits the number of writers, allowing deeper focus on each while keeping the whole volume compact enough for after‑school study or casual exploration. Readers gain a solid grounding in French cultural touchstones without being overwhelmed by exhaustive scholarship.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (459K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-10-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1833–1920
A Baptist preacher, teacher, and literary critic, he wrote with the aim of making poetry, scripture, and classic literature lively and approachable. His books range from religious studies to literary appreciation, reflecting a career spent in both the pulpit and the classroom.
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