Sainte-beuve (en. Holy beuve)

/sɛ̃t bœv/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An influential figure in French literary criticism.

Sainte-Beuve profoundly influenced the literary criticism of his time.

Sainte-Beuve a profondément marqué la critique littéraire de son époque.

A famous anonymous figure hiding behind a particular style.

This way of writing recalls the style of Sainte-Beuve.

Cette manière d'écrire rappelle le style de Sainte-Beuve.

A theorist of literature, known for his reflections on writing.

The works of Sainte-Beuve are often cited in literature courses.

Les travaux de Sainte-Beuve sont souvent cités dans les cours de littérature.

Last name of a French literary critic, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve (1804-1869).

Spirit of Sainte-Beuve

Reference to in-depth literary analysis.

Esprit de Sainte-Beuve

Critique à la Sainte-Beuve

Indicates a rigorous and informed critique.

Critique à la Sainte-Beuve

literature

The body of works written in a given language.

littérature

criticism

Analysis and evaluation of literary works.

critique

literary theory

A set of concepts and methodologies applied to the study of literary texts.

théorie littéraire

Refers to a critical point of view.

He has a true Sainte-Beuve sense when he talks about literature.

Il a un vrai sens Sainte-Beuve quand il parle de littérature.

Intellectual writing style.

His essay had a very Sainte-Beuve quality!

Son essai avait un côté très Sainte-Beuve!