Pierre Simon Ballanche: Precursor of Romanticism

By Virginia H. Ellison

Book Overview

Pierre-Simon Ballanche: Precursor Of Romanticism is a book written by George Albert Joseph that explores the life and work of Pierre-Simon Ballanche, a French philosopher and writer who lived during the early 19th century. Ballanche was a key figure in the development of Romanticism, a cultural movement that emphasized emotion, individualism, and the power of nature.The book provides a comprehensive overview of Ballanche's life, including his upbringing, education, and career as a writer. It also delves into his philosophical ideas, which centered around the themes of love, death, and the divine. Ballanche believed that human beings were inherently flawed and that only through a deep understanding of these flaws could one achieve true spiritual enlightenment.Throughout the book, George Albert Joseph draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Ballanche's own writings, to paint a vivid portrait of this fascinating figure. He also places Ballanche's work within the broader context of French Romanticism, highlighting the ways in which his ideas influenced other writers and thinkers of the time.Overall, Pierre-Simon Ballanche: Precursor Of Romanticism is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, literature, or cultural movements. It provides a compelling and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important figures of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1494050889
• ISBN13: 9781494050887
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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