Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History

Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History

"D'autres auteurs l'ont encore plus avili, (le roman,) en y mlant les tableaux dgoutant du vice; et tandis que le premier avantage des fictions est de rassembler autour de l'homme tout ce qui, dans la nature, peut lui servir de leon ou de modle, on a imagin qu'on tirerait une utilit quelconque des peintures odieuses de mauvaises murs; comme si elles pouvaient jamais laisser le cur qui les repousse, dans une situation aussi pure que le cur qui les aurait toujours ignores. Mais un roman tel qu'on peut le concevoir, tel que nous en avons quelques modles, est une des plus belles productions de l'esprit humain, une des plus influentes sur la morale des individus, qui doit former ensuite les murs publiques."--Madame De Stael. Essai sur les Fictions. If the dedication of a work like the present could afford any adequate expression of high respect and regard, I should feel greater pleasure than I do in offering you these pages; but such things have become so common, that, though every one who knows you will understand the feelings which induce me to present you with this small tribute, yet I cannot but be aware that it is very little worthy of your acceptance. You will receive it, however, I know, with the same kindness which you have frequently displayed towards me, as a mark, however slight, of my gratitude for the interest you have always shown in myself and my works, and as a testimony of unfeigned esteem from one, who can fully appreciate in others higher qualities than he can pretend to himself. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 49468
Author: James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
Release Date: Jul 17, 2015
Format: eBook
Language: English