The Life and Death of an Angel: France in the Classical Age, (Hardcover)

<p><b>"The Life and Death of an Angel France in the Classical Age"</b> is a profound examination of the French cultural and intellectual landscape during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Albert Guerard explores the rise and fall of the classical ideal-an "angelic" vision of order, reason, and aesthetic perfection that defined the French spirit under the reign of Louis XIV.</p><p>The work delves into the various facets of French life, including literature, philosophy, and the social structures that supported the monarchy's pursuit of grandeur. By tracing the evolution of these ideals, Guerard provides insight into how the rigid structures of the Classical Age eventually gave way to the transformative energy of the Enlightenment. This study is not merely a political history but a deep meditation on the collective consciousness of a nation at its peak of influence. It captures the essence of a period where art and authority were inextricably linked, offering a compelling narrative on the development of Western civilization's cultural foundations. Readers interested in French history, the history of ideas, and the nuances of European classicism will find this work an essential resource for understanding the soul of France.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The Life and Death of an Angel: France in the Classical Age, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025467672
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 404