This volume contains the French text of Jean-Francois Regnard's 1696 comic play Le Joueur, edited by Arthur Tilley and first published in 1918. Tilley's edition draws principally from the text of G. d'Heylli's 1876 edition of the Theatre du Regnard and adopts modernised spelling, punctuation, and arrangement of scenes. The text of the play is supported by an introduction, examining the life of Regnard and the reception of Le Joueur, and notes on some of the more difficult words and phrases that appear in the work for which Tilley consulted several contemporary seventeenth-century...

First published in 1918, and reprinted in 1924 and 1955, this volume gathers together some of the more important writings of Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve (1804 69), the renowned French literary critic who moved in the same circles as Victor Hugo. Although Sainte-Beuve was sometimes condemned as a literary dilettante during his lifetime, his lack of a formal system of critical principles can be seen as the reason for the longevity of his works; literature is regarded as an expression of personality and is thus approached in a highly personal, original manner. Consummately edited by Arthur...

First published in 1921, this volume analyses the life and works of the celebrated French dramatist Moliere. The emphasis is on providing the reader with an understanding of the playwright's characteristic genius, with particular concentration on the common sense attributes that gave his comedy universal appeal. This approach is also seen as the driving force behind the moral perspective of the plays as, rather than engaging with lofty sentiments reserved for the few, Moliere takes the viewpoint of those involved in the human community when describing them. Beginning with the known facts...

This 1913 second edition of a 1910 original contains a series of extracts from French Romantic texts.

Originally published in 1918, this book contains a comprehensive history of the root causes and the products of the Renaissance in France. Tilley covers topics such as changes in education, sculpture, painting and architecture with many vintage photographs illustrating important pieces and buildings, including several that were destroyed in WWI. This thoroughly researched book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of French art.

Originally published in 1921, this book contains the French text of five of Balzac's most well-known short stories: 'Le Cure de Tours', 'Jesus-Christ en Flandre', 'Le Chef-d'Oeuvre Inconnu', 'L'Auberge Rouge' and 'La Messe de l'Athee'. The collection is introduced by Tilley's analysis of Balzac as an author of short stories and the ways in which the short stories fit into his wider works. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Balzac or French literature."

First published in 1904, this book forms part of a two-volume set examining the development of literature during the French Renaissance. Taken together, the volumes cover the period 1525 to 1605, incorporating detailed information on numerous works and key literary figures, beginning with Francis I and his court and moving through to Mathurin Regnier. Both volumes were written by the renowned Cambridge literary critic and classicist Arthur Tilley (1851 1942). These books will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the Renaissance."

First published in 1904, this book forms part of a two-volume set examining the development of literature during the French Renaissance. Taken together, the volumes cover the period 1525 to 1605, incorporating detailed information on numerous works and key literary figures, beginning with Francis I and his court and moving through to Mathurin Regnier. Both volumes were written by the renowned Cambridge literary critic and classicist Arthur Tilley (1851 1942). These books will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the Renaissance."

First published in 1923, this book presents an account of French literature during its transition from the Renaissance to the Classical Age.

Originally published in 1936, this book presents an account of the life of the renowned French letter-writer and aristocrat Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sevigne.