Edmond de Goncourt Books

No evocation of Parisian life in the second half of the nineteenth century can match that found in the journals of the brothers GoncourtThe journal of the brothers Edmond and Jules de Goncourt is one of the masterpieces of nineteenth-century French literature, a work that in its richness of color, variety, and seemingly casual perfection bears comparison with the great paintings of their friends and contemporaries the Impressionists.Born nearly ten years apart into a French aristocratic family, the two brothers formed an extraordinarily productive and enduring literary partnership, collaborating on novels, criticism, and plays that pioneered the new aesthetic of naturalism. But the brothers’ talents found their most memorable outlet in their journal, which is at once a chronicle of an era, an intimate glimpse into their lives, and the purest expression of a nascent modern sensibility preoccupied with sex and art, celebrity and self-exposure. The Goncourts visit slums, brothels, balls, department stores, and imperial receptions; they argue over art and politics and trade merciless gossip with and about Hugo, Baudelaire, Degas, Flaubert, Zola, Rodin, and many others. And in 1871, Edmond maintains a vigil as his brother dies a slow and agonizing death from syphilis, recording every detail in the journal that he would continue to maintain alone for another two decades.

Katsushika Hokusai is without a doubt the most famous Japanese artist known in the Western world since the middle of the nineteenth century. Reflecting the artistic expression of an isolated civilization, the works of Hokusai, one of the first Japanese artists to emerge in Europe, greatly influenced Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, such as Vincent van Gogh. Hokusai fascinates with the variety and the significance of his work which spanned almost ninety years.

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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.