About this book
Alfred de Musset, by Arvède Barine, delivers a vivid portrait of one of France’s most restless Romantic voices. Barine’s elegant literary biography traces Musset’s rise from precocious poet to celebrated dramatist, capturing the emotional intensity, ironic wit, and theatrical flair that shaped his work. Meticulously researched and steeped in 19th-century Parisian life, the book situates Musset within the Romantic movement, the salons and cafés of Paris, and the tangled personal relationships that influenced his art—without venturing into gratuitous gossip.
Readers will find clear discussions of Musset’s major poems and plays, the recurring themes of love, melancholy, and artistic solitude, and Barine’s thoughtful evaluation of his literary legacy. The narrative balances biographical detail with critical insight, drawing on letters, contemporary accounts, and archival material to illuminate both the man and the milieu that made him a defining figure of French Romanticism.
Ideal for students, lovers of classic literature, and listeners curious about 19th-century literary history, this audiobook offers an accessible, engaging introduction to Musset’s life and work—perfect for anyone seeking a compact, authoritative literary biography.
