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

A memoir written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an insightful account of literary life during the period, reflecting on personal experiences, engaging conversations, and notable contemporaries within the literary scene, including discussions about fellow authors and the broader cultural landscape. At the start of this volume, the narrator shares reflections on the New Year, revealing a sense of fatigue and introspection as he contemplates his social life, health, and interactions with other literary figures at dinner parties. The opening entries chronicle dinners with renowned writers and discussions about theatrical productions, alongside observations about the shifts in the literary and artistic world, personal reminiscences, and critiques of peers' work. Through these entries, the reader gains a glimpse into the vibrant yet complex world of late 19th-century French literature and society, as seen through the eyes of one of its notable chroniclers.