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Le Roman Historique a l'Epoque Romantique - Essai sur l'Influence de Walter Scott

By Louis Maigron
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The essay traces the emergence and short-lived triumph of the historical novel during the Romantic era, arguing that its fortune was closely bound to Romantic currents and to the decisive influence of Walter Scott. It surveys antecedents, contrasts authors who emphasize strict historical fidelity with those who privilege poetic imagination, and analyzes techniques such as local color, selection of period and figures, and fidelity to mores. The work evaluates French responses and critical debates over accuracy, style, and the conditions that produced the genre's rapid rise and decline.

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Louis Maigron

Louis Maigron was a French literary critic and scholar known for his exploration of the historical novel during the Romantic period. His notable work, "Le Roman Historique a l'Epoque Romantique - Essai sur l'Influence de Walter Scott," examines the impact of Walter Scott on the genre, highlighting the interplay between history and fiction. Maigron's insights contribute to the understanding of how Romanticism shaped literary narratives and influenced subsequent generations of writers. Through his scholarship, he provides a valuable perspective on the evolution of historical storytelling in literature.

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