Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 18

Name: Cours familier de Littérature - Volume 18
Author: Alphonse de Lamartine

By Alphonse de Lamartine

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The essay opens with a personal account of meeting and admiring the scholar who devoted decades to translating Aristotle, emphasizing the translator's integrity, ascetic habits and commitment to free scholarship. It then sketches Aristotle's origins, education in Athens and encyclopedic breadth, before turning to close readings of his writings. The author summarizes Aristotle's method and explores his political thought, defining the citizen and comparing constitutions—monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, democracy—while assessing criteria for sovereignty and practical principles for organizing the state.

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Alphonse de Lamartine

Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869) was a prominent French poet, novelist, and politician, known for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement. His works often explore themes of nature, love, and spirituality, reflecting his deep emotional and philosophical insights. One of his notable works, "Raphael; Or, Pages of the Book of Life at Twenty," showcases his lyrical style and introspective narrative. In addition to poetry, de Lamartine wrote historical and autobiographical texts, such as "History of the Girondists," which provides a personal perspective on the French Revolution. His literary legacy continues to influence French literature and thought.