Edmond de Goncourt fut un écrivain français et le fondateur de l'Académie Goncourt. Son œuvre englobait la critique littéraire et artistique, approfondissant l'analyse de l'art et de la littérature. Goncourt fut une figure marquante dans les cercles littéraires français, influençant l'orientation de la pensée critique de son époque. Son héritage perdure à travers le prestigieux prix littéraire qui porte son nom.
Set in 19th century France, this novel by renowned authors Edmond and Jules de Goncourt is a powerful exploration of faith, love, and sacrifice. Based on a true story, Sister Philomène follows the life of a nun who becomes the unwitting victim of a medical marvel gone wrong. With poignant prose and nuanced characters, this book is a timeless masterpiece of French literature.
This classic French novel depicts the passionate and tumultuous love affair between a young aristocrat and a beautiful courtesan in the late 18th century. Combining vivid and sensuous descriptions of aristocratic life, fashion, and art with a frank and insightful exploration of sexual desire and morality, 'Love in the Eighteenth Century' is a timeless and provocative masterpiece of French literature.
Les Actrices is a fascinating look at the world of theater and the women who graced its stages in the late 19th century. Written by brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt, this book provides insight into the lives and careers of some of the most famous actresses of the era. From their on-stage performances to their off-stage scandals, the de Goncourt brothers provide a detailed and colorful account of these women and their place in French society.
This fascinating book delves into the hidden world of Louis XV's mistresses, drawing on previously unpublished letters and documents. It sheds light on the lives of these powerful women and provides a unique perspective on the court of Versailles in the 18th century.
This fascinating volume contains selected entries from the journals of French writers and cultural commentators Edmond and Jules de Goncourt. Covering the period from 1851 to 1870, the Goncourts provide a vivid picture of life in Paris during a time of enormous upheaval and change.
Edmond de Goncourt: Die Brüder Zemganno. Ein Zirkusroman Les Frères Zemganno. Erstdruck: 1879. Hier in der Übersetzung von Friedrich von Oppeln-Bronikowski, Berlin, Buchverlag fürs Deutsche Haus, 1909. Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2017. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: James Jacques Joseph Tissot: Frauen von Paris: Die Zirkusliebhaber, 1885. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.