Essays On French Novelists (1891)

The collection features critical essays by George Saintsbury, focusing on notable 19th-century French novelists like Gustave Flaubert, Emile Zola, and Honoré de Balzac. Each essay delves into the authors' styles, themes, and literary techniques, while also considering the social and cultural contexts of their work. The book is structured in two parts, covering individual authors and broader topics in French literature, including the novel's evolution and its impact on English writers. It's an insightful resource for students and scholars of French literature.