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""Nature in the Age of Louis XIV"" is an insightful scholarly exploration of how the natural world was perceived, interpreted, and represented during the height of the French monarchy. This work examines the evolution of the concept of nature through the lens of the Grand Siècle, focusing on its manifestation in literature, philosophy, and the cultural consciousness of the period. Rather than strictly documenting scientific progress, the study delves into the aesthetic and emotional responses to the environment, tracing the complex relationship between humanity and the wild under the reign of the Sun King. By analyzing the works of contemporary thinkers and poets, this volume illuminates the cultural shifts that dictated how nature was framed-from the disciplined order of the formal garden to the early inklings of a more pastoral sensibility. It offers a vital perspective on the intellectual landscape of 17th-century France, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the artistic and social forces that shaped the era's environmental philosophy. This work remains an essential resource for those interested in French history, literary criticism, and the historical development of aesthetic thought. 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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