Originally published in 1932, this book contains the French text of fifty-five selections from the works of Alphonse de Lamartine. Arthur Wilson-Green has chosen extracts that tell the story of Lamartine's life and describe the people he knew or who featured on the political stage during his lifetime. A series of exercises are also included at the back. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Lamartine's life or work.