Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre Books

Set in Mauritius, this classic French romantic novel explores the theme that true happiness arises from living in harmony with nature and virtue. Through its fictional narrative, the author delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, highlighting the pursuit of a meaningful life guided by ethical principles.

This collection of essays from the author of 'Paul and Virginia' reflects on the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre writes eloquently about plants, animals, and landscapes, and his musings offer a glimpse into the romantic spirit of the late 18th century. This book is a delightful read for anyone who loves nature writing or French literature.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful, poetic prose of French author Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in this collection of his most important writings on the natural world. From breathtaking descriptions of flora and fauna to philosophical musings on the human relationship with nature, this work is sure to inspire all who read it.

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Die vorliegende Ausgabe thematisiert die Provinz Schlesien aus einem französischen Blickwinkel und gruppiert Bernardin de Saint-Pierres Voyage en Silésie von 1807 mit historischen Reisetexten desselben Autors sowie Auszügen aus zeitgenössischen französischen Quellen. Ziel ist es, den französischen Kenntnisstand über Schlesien zu rekonstruieren. Die Texte zeigen in biographischer Perspektive, wie Saint-Pierre die Provinz in den 1760er Jahren erlebte. Diese biographischen Erlebnisse dokumentieren zudem die ideengeschichtlichen Entwicklungen des 18. Jahrhunderts, an denen er spezifisch teilhatte. Die fiktive Reise durch Schlesien wird als Ergebnis einer Transformation gelebter Realität und der Bewertung sowie Darstellung von Erfahrungen präsentiert. Die Ausgabe verbindet einen kulturwissenschaftlichen Ansatz zur Rekonstruktion von Realien mit einer hermeneutischen Textauslegung, die das Verstehen von Sach- und Ideengehalten in Sprachstrukturen fokussiert. Sie richtet sich an einen interessierten deutschsprachigen Leserkreis und bietet die miteditierten Texte in der Originalsprache, um einen authentischen Zugang zum Französisch des 18. Jahrhunderts zu ermöglichen, das oft nicht vollständig übersetzt werden kann.