Arthur Tilley – författare

This volume contains the French text of Jean-François 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 Théâtre 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 dictionaries.

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 Tilley, the text contains a broad cross section of articles from 1835 to 1864, together with a 34-page introduction. This is a fascinating book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in literature or literary criticism.

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 Curé de Tours', 'Jésus-Christ en Flandre', 'Le Chef-d'Oeuvre Inconnu', 'L'Auberge Rouge' and 'La Messe de l'Athée'. 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 Régnier. 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 Régnier. 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, as the second edition of a 1908 original, this book presents an account of French literature during its 'transition from the Renaissance to the Classical Age'. The text was written by the renowned Cambridge Classical scholar and literary critic Arthur Augustus Tilley (1851-1942). Rather than provide a complete literary history, Tilley focuses on 'the various forces, political, religious, social, and literary, which helped bring about change.' A chronological table and English translations are included in the appendices. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in literary criticism, the writings of Tilley and the development of French literature.

First published in 1921, this volume analyses the life and works of the celebrated French dramatist Molière. 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, Molière takes the viewpoint of those involved in the human community when describing them. Beginning with the known facts about his life, the text then moves through his works, providing a detailed and rigorous examination of each area. This is a highly readable study that will be of value to anyone with an interest in drama, French literature, and the history of literary criticism.

First published in 1914, this book contains selections, in poetry and prose, from French Romantic writers. These selections serve to illustrate the theories put forward in a companion volume, The Romantic Movement in French Literature (1910). As a general rule, verse pieces are included in their entirety, although an exception is made in the case of a well-known passage from Victor Hugo's 'Réponse ... un acte d'accusation'. Prose selections are generally extracts from larger pieces, although two complete stories are included from Balzac and Mérimée. All selections are presented in the original French. This carefully compiled text will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and Romanticism.

Originally published in 1920, this book presents a series of extracts from French literature with editorial introductions to the selected writers. The extracts were chosen both on the basis of literary merit and as representative of the history of France. All selections are presented in French, with editorial material in English. They are grouped together on the basis of their theme or historical period. Numerous illustrative figures are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and history.

First published in 1913, as the second edition of a 1910 original, this book contains a series of extracts from French Romantic texts, together with short introductory essays. Extracts were selected with the intention of revealing the importance of Romanticism for French literature at a time when the movement was being widely denigrated. The texts are given in French and all other material is presented in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and Romanticism.

Originally published in 1936, this book presents an account of some aspects of the life of the renowned French letter-writer and aristocrat Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, marquise de Sévigné (1626-96). The text was written by the Cambridge literary critic Arthur Augustus Tilley (1851-1942) and is divided into four chapters: 'Mme de Sévigné and the news'; 'Mme de Sévigné and her friends'; 'Mme de Sévigné at Livry and Les Rochers'; 'Mme de Sévigné and her books'. Notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the life and writings of Mme de Sévigné or seventeenth-century France.