Bücher von Bernadin De Saint-Pierre

Paul et Virginie (or Paul and Virginia) is a novel by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, first published in 1788. The novel''s title characters are friends since birth who fall in love. The story is set on the island of Mauritius under French rule, then named Île de France. Written on the eve of the French Revolution, the novel is recognized as Bernardin''s finest work. It records the fate of a child of nature corrupted by the artificial sentimentality of the French upper classes in the late eighteenth century. Bernardin de Saint-Pierre lived on the island for a time and based part of the novel on a shipwreck he witnessed there.

Studies of Nature is a book written by Bernadin De Saint-Pierre, originally published in French in 1784. The book is a collection of essays that explore the natural world and its beauty. Saint-Pierre was a philosopher and writer who was fascinated by the natural world and its wonders. In this book, he shares his observations and insights about nature, including the behavior of animals, the beauty of landscapes, and the power of the elements. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of nature. The first part explores the beauty of the natural world, including descriptions of mountains, forests, and waterfalls. The second part examines the behavior of animals, including birds, fish, and insects. The final part of the book explores the power of the elements, including thunderstorms, earthquakes, and volcanoes.Throughout the book, Saint-Pierre emphasizes the importance of preserving the natural world and respecting its power. He argues that humans should strive to live in harmony with nature, rather than exploiting it for their own gain. Overall, Studies of Nature is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on the natural world. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in nature, philosophy, or environmentalism.Nature has not formed, after our limited manner, perspectives with one or two consonances; but she composes them of a multitude of different progressions to be found in the minutest of her works, of which they constitute the principal charm. They are not the effect of any mechanical law, but have been apportioned to each vegetable, to prolong the enjoyment of its fruit, conformably to the wants of man. Some appear only during the season of heat, others can be preserved; but those designed to supply the accidental demands of mankind remain on the earth at all times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.