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""A Contribution to the Study of the Sources of the Genie Du Christianisme"" is a meticulous scholarly examination of one of the most influential works in French literature and religious history. François-René de Chateaubriand's ""Génie du christianisme"", which sought to defend the wisdom and beauty of the Christian faith against the rationalism of the Enlightenment, remains a cornerstone of Romantic thought. In this academic study, Madeleine Dempsey explores the vast array of literary, historical, and theological influences that Chateaubriand drew upon to construct his monumental defense of Christianity. The work provides a detailed analysis of the intellectual landscape that shaped Chateaubriand's arguments, tracing his references back to classical antiquity, medieval traditions, and contemporary philosophical debates. By identifying the specific sources used in the ""Génie du christianisme"", Dempsey offers readers a deeper understanding of the artistic and ideological currents of the early nineteenth century. This volume serves as an essential resource for scholars of French literature, religious studies, and intellectual history, shedding light on the creative process and the erudition behind a fundamental piece of European literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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