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Nature in the Age of Louis XIV

by Phyllis E. Crump
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025375403
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 246
  • Original Price: GBP 25.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 522 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): European / French

"Nature in the Age of Louis XIV" is an insightful scholarly exploration of how the natural world was perceived, interpreted, and represented during the height of the French monarchy. This work examines the evolution of the concept of nature through the lens of the Grand Si�cle, focusing on its manifestation in literature, philosophy, and the cultural consciousness of the period. Rather than strictly documenting scientific progress, the study delves into the aesthetic and emotional responses to the environment, tracing the complex relationship between humanity and the wild under the reign of the Sun King.

By analyzing the works of contemporary thinkers and poets, this volume illuminates the cultural shifts that dictated how nature was framed-from the disciplined order of the formal garden to the early inklings of a more pastoral sensibility. It offers a vital perspective on the intellectual landscape of 17th-century France, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the artistic and social forces that shaped the era's environmental philosophy. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in French history, literary criticism, and the historical development of aesthetic thought.

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