Journal Des Goncourt (troisième Série, Premier Volume): Mémoires De La Vie Littéraire

Published in 1887, 'Journal Des Goncourt (troisième Série, Premier Volume): Mémoires De La Vie Littéraire' is a collection of diaries by Edmond and Jules de Goncourt that offers a detailed account of the literary and social life in 19th-century Paris. The memoirs provide insights into their interactions with prominent literary figures and reflect on the cultural climate of the time, including art, politics, and personal experiences. This volume begins on January 1, 1885, capturing the melancholic tone of the New Year and exploring the nature of creativity and artistic representation.