French ilakkya varalaru-3(2006)19th century. This gives in 217 pages a brief account of the history of French literature in the 19th century. It encompasses authors like Lamartine ,Vigny,Musset,Victor Hugo,Musset,Balzac,A.Dumas,Leconte De Lisle, Charles Baudelaire,Maupassant,Emile Zola, Jules Verne ,Rimbaud, Mallarme etc.The life and work of authors and a brief summary of their major works are given.Select extracts from the reputed are translated into Tamil.It also contains a practical key to the pronounciation of the French words.The book is prefaced by Dr.J.L.Gabin ,professor of Literature and a reputed Indianist.
The history of France of 19th century is marked by seven regime changes.The first 14 years were spent in wars waged by Napoleon.There were two revolutions,monarchy twice,dictatorship once and two republics all within a span of 100 years.Every change left a deep impact on social outlook...The authors of this century have dealt with a wide variety of emotions viz love,patriotism,philosophy,spirituality.