Stendhal.

Travels in Rome" - Charms of the Theater City of Rome and Pilgrimage to Bernini

(5) The Colosseum, a symbol of ancient Rome, and Goethe Andersen: The Romanticism that Fascinated Men of Letters

The Colosseum is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Rome, but it is still an interesting place. Not only the overwhelming visual effect of its gigantic appearance, but also the historical background is very interesting.

Although excavation and preservation have made it what it is today, the Colosseum was actually a grassy idyll until the late 19th century.

And as I gazed at the Colosseum, I could not help but be overwhelmed by Goethe's titanic figure. The Colosseum reminded me of Goethe's greatness. Goethe, Goethe, Goethe! You are still a fearsome superhuman! I can only bow down to you.
French Literature, History and Culture

Shigeru Kashima, "A Literary Guide to Paris" - A guidebook to Paris for fans of French literature! Read this and you will want to go to Paris!

This book will be a guide to Paris by Shigeru Kashima, a well-known French literary scholar on our blog.

The most unique feature of this work is that it allows visitors to see the places associated with literature in Paris, accompanied by Kashima's famous commentary.

This book is a must for fans of French literature, as he discusses each of Paris' famous landmarks in relation to its literature.

This book will definitely make you want to go to Paris. I highly recommend this book.
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Stendhal's "The Red and the Black" Synopsis and Impressions - A masterpiece novel to learn about 19th century French society! A treasure trove of quotes!

This work tells the very story of the rise of a young French man in the early to mid-19th century.

It is interesting to note that "love" plays a major role in their rise to power.

Napoleon rose from a lowly aristocrat to emperor through his own genius. In the same way, Julien Sorel, the protagonist of this film, also plans to rise in the same way.

In France at this time, there was a social trend to use love as a means to achieve this, and to use it as a foothold to rise quickly through the ranks of the society. We recommend this work to learn about such a situation in France.
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List of 9 recommended reference books for understanding French culture and people's lives in the first half of the 19th century

This article will introduce you to some useful books on French culture and people's lives in the first half of the 19th century, especially from around 1830.

When you think of French culture, you may think of luxurious social gatherings, French cuisine, and fashion, but it was actually during this period after the French Revolution that these things began to flourish.

Russian high society was strongly influenced by French culture. Knowing the French culture of the time would be very useful for learning about the mentality of the Russian people.
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A quick look at the flow of France after Napoleon - French July Revolution and February Revolution

This article will briefly summarize post-Napoleonic France, specifically from 1815, after Napoleon's downfall, to 1848, when the events of the February Revolution took place.

The reason why it is necessary to study the history of France during this period in order to learn about Dostoevsky is that this was the very same period as his youth.

His youth was so immersed in French literature that it could be said that his life was with French literature. Studying France during this period is also a way to learn about Dostoevsky.
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After all, "Crime and Punishment" is interesting..! Think about its charm from the angle of Napoleon

When I use the word "funny" in Dostoevsky, it is not the same as "funny" as in ah-ha laugh, or "funny" as in ah-ha fun, or "funny" as in watching scintillating entertainment.

I mean the kind of fun that makes you lose track of time and get absorbed in it, and yet has a feeling of sticking with you long after you have read it.

Crime and Punishment" has a great deal of ideological depth that makes it such an interesting read.

One of these is what Raskolnikov calls the Napoleonic idea.
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Collencourt's "Napoleon's Russian Expedition: A Chronicle of the Crushing Battle of Napoleon's Russian Expedition" - This is the book to learn more about Napoleon's Russian expedition.

The author, Collencourt, was the closest observer of Napoleon's Russian expedition.

This book is the best record of what Napoleon thought and how he acted during his Russian expedition.

In particular, as the book's title suggests, it describes the cruel defeat of Napoleon's army from Moscow in this manner.

This book is an excellent study of the course of Napoleon's Russian expedition.
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Napoleon's Moscow Expedition, General Winter, and the Fall from Glory - A Study of the Relationship between Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Napoleon

This time it is finally the big showdown. Finally, Napoleon and Dostoevsky's homeland, Russia, face off.

We have traced the history of Napoleon at length so far, with the theme of the relationship between Raskolnikov, the protagonist of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment, and Napoleon.

Reading Raskolnikov's words again, I am amazed at how exquisitely he describes Napoleon's turbulent course.
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Napoleon's Expedition to Egypt and Accession to the Czar's Throne - A Study of the Relationship between Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Napoleon

In this article, I will continue to talk about Napoleon as in the previous article.

Napoleon crushed the rebellion in Paris with overwhelming force, and from this point on, his lion-hearted efforts led to a series of victories in foreign wars.

To understand Napoleon's movements from this point on, we need to know the situation in France and other countries.

This article looks at such a situation in Europe.